kaftan gustav brown Bestek en kookgerei 8 mm wide flat rings

8 mm wide flat rings with an inner diameter of 8 mm

The enemy is almost untouchable behind their shield wall

Sideswords such as this were employed throughout North and Central Europe by both cavalrymen and infantry

The related bec de faucon (“falcon beak”) refers to a poleaxe or specifically to the hook on the back thereof

The edges are wrapped round with thick rubber

kaftan gustav brown Bestek en kookgerei 8 mm wide flat ringsAn example of a short asymmetrical kaftan was found in Haithabu. In some graves in Birka, brooches are found at hip level, which suggests kaftans were closed with a brooch or pin. The kaftan may of course also be fastened with a belt. The kaftan is crafted from a wool mixture (min. 75% wool).