About Gallico Belgae

     Gallico Belgae has the Crane/Heron as their standard. Throughout

     the La Tene phases, waterbirds figure frequently in Celtic art. Their

     symbolic significance as an animal equally at home in the air, land and

     water makes them somewhat of a "mystical" creature.
 

     In contemporary art, you see cranes and herons on personal jewelry,  

     coins, cheekplates of helmets, and at least one shield from the Arch of

     Orange has a crane/heron on it.
 

Historically, the Belgae tribe was a Gaulish celtic tribe occupying what is now modern Belgium, and parts of  northern France.  In the 1st century BC, the Belgae migrated across the English channel, establishing a zone of influence in Britian where they mixed with and modified native material cultures.  In our group, this allows for variety in creating your historical impression.  A member can present an impression of a Continental or a British tribe member, with gear to match.

     Currently, the Belgae tribe focuses on re-creating the

     equipment and appearance of Gallic and British warriors,

     using the most authentic materials and construction  

     methods reasonably available.  We are also experimenting

     with soft-weapon spear and shield and sword and shield

     combat forms, to demonstrate the heroic fighting styles of

     the Celts.

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