Abstract
Among Merovingian belt trimmings, a particular group is noted for its Christian decorations. These buckleplates are made of a rectangular plate of copper alloy or of bone materials, traditionally attributed to Burgundia because of the numerous items found there. Without denying the prominent role of that region, South of Gaul produced similar items. This paper intends to call attention to the most interesting trimmings and those which have benefited from recent studies. They are grouped into three sets according to their iconography: the griffin theme, Old Testament themes, and New Testament scenes. Finally, we briefly mention issues about the significance of this iconography, the owners of the buckle-plates and their manufacturing.
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