gauntlets visby 14th century

gauntlets visby 14th centuryThese brigandine gauntlets are based on a find (no. 3) from the battle site of Korsbetningen (island of Gotland, Sweden), just outside the city walls of Visby, where an army of Gutnish yeomen and peasants fighting against the conquest of Gotland by the Danes was crushed by the forces of King Valdemar IV of Denmark (Valdemar Atterdag) on July 27th, 1361. These battle gauntlets are hand forged from 1. 5 mm thick steel. The small steel plates that form

which is a kind of fish

These helmets were worn across Europe during the formation of modern nation-states

The Viking spectacle helmet from the Migration Period

over a gambeson and/or chainmail hauberk

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The great helm or pot helm originated in the 12th century during the Crusades and remained in use until the 14th century by both knights and heavy infantry throughout Europe

A knitting aid for making gloves

the cardigan was an indispensable fashion item

which may also be employed to adjust the fit individually to the wearer's size

weighing approximately 700 grams

The epic winged LARP sword is inspired by tales of medieval adventurers

covered with black leather and brass ornaments