medieval cuirass 16 mm

medieval cuirass 16 mmCuirasses of this type emerged during the Late Gothic period (14401500), characterised by sharp, highly decorative forms. The design follows Burgundian clothing fashion, stopping at thigh height in the manner of the fashionable doublet. Such cuirasses were commonly combined with chainmail voiders, a chainmail collar (standard or bishop's mantle), and a chainmail skirt (gousset). The arms and legs were fully armoured as well, and this style was paired

The dress is based on clothing fragments from the ninth and tenth century found at archaeological excavations in Birka

helmets in these styles could be produced in different regions

and measures 93

this hunting knife is immediately to hand

The surcoat features a mi-parti pattern

Shields of this type were used from the 10th to the 15th century

The neckline may be closed by means of two cords

and by the Anglo-Saxon people of England

fighting schools

34 cm (side)

The square plates on the belt alternately show a human face and the wolf feeding the twins Romulus and Remus

they gradually lost their practical use