During the <u>medieval ages</u>, the conquests of the <u>Angles, Jutes, and Saxons</u> brought several changes to the land, especially to the language, which was greatly influenced and enriched. This period is known as the <u>Old English period.</u>
Centuries later, through the <u>Norman Conquest </u>in 1066, the English language acquired many changes thanks to the <u>French influence,</u> which was the language of the conquerors. This period is known as the <u>Middle English period.</u>
I'd go with faith. He wears the belt to represent his failure, "a man may hide his misdeed, but never erase it." It's more a symbol of honor than failure.