leather leg pieces 14th century Zelf riem maken inspired by early medieval sources

inspired by early medieval sources

Unlike his son Leif

Helmets of this type were worn by Roman legionaries around the 3rd century AD

narrow point

The pommel and cross-guard are made of silvered steel

leather leg pieces 14th century Zelf riem maken inspired by early medieval sourcesThese leg pieces have been crafted after various historical originals. They are depicted on the tombs of Gnther von Schwarzburg (1349) and Sir Thomas Cheyne (1375), and may be worn by both late 14th century aristocracy and commoners. Leather armour combined with steel plates was a relatively straightforward means of producing armour components, and was often worn over chainmail. From the 15th century onwards, this method gradually fell out of use. The