Belt buckles were invented around the 1600's. They were used mainly for the military men and the merchants to hold their pants up when they became soaked due to the weather and out at sea.

Did medieval belts have buckles?

The buckle or clasp was used in medieval times to fasten two loose ends of a belt or piece of clothing. ... Throughout the Middle Ages, buckles were used mostly for ornamentation – until the 14th century, when we see the emergence and prime of the knightly belt and buckle.

Where are buckles used?

A buckle is used for fastening two straps together (or two ends of a single strap, such as a belt). It consists of a frame through which the strap passes, and a pin which is pushed through a hole in the strap.