Belt buckle from Mont Vireux

This large plate buckle is made up of 5 elements:

• An oval notched buckle loop whose ends terminate in two open-mouthed animal heads. L. 8.7 cm, W. 5.4 cm.
• Two movable tongues.
• A plain trapezoidal plate with two fixing rivets, wrapping around the buckle pin.
• A steel pin.
• A rectangular bronze plate (strap end), with a folded-over tubular end and two fixing rivets at the corners. L. 4.4 cm, W. 2.2 cm.

It was found in the very rich archaeological context of Mont Vireux. It is dated to the beginning of the Merovingian occupation.