Buckle and Belt

**Ian_G** · 2nd December 11, 09:06 AM

Originally Posted by R.P.Wallace

Buckles that attach from the left vs attaching from the right - bottom buckle is a family crest buckle and to attach it to my belt, the thistle knotwork must be upside down

Looking at the lower buckle it appears that the crest may be removable; as there is a pin and safety closure exposed on the back. If this is the case can you turn the crest up the other way and solve the problem?

Ian

**davidg** · 2nd December 11, 09:51 AM

Originally Posted by Ian_G

Looking at the lower buckle it appears that the crest may be removable; as there is a pin and safety closure exposed on the back. If this is the case can you turn the crest up the other way and solve the problem?

Ian

This crest has been put in upside down according to convention. Whilst it may be possible to simply turn the crest around it may also prove difficult because holes have already been made. It looks to be the Gaelic Themes buckle and it is notoriously difficult to change the direction of these crests once the holes have been punched although it may be possible to remove the circular black plastic insert and turn it 180 degrees then glue it back down