15th century belt london 155145780

15th century belt london 155145780The belt is crafted after a 15th century original excavated in London. Belts of this type were worn from the 2nd half of the 15th century until the 1st half of the 16th century. Constructed from 1,5 to 2 mm thick natural cowhide, the belt is 2 cm wide and 165 cm long.

Whilst a surcoat was not worn

Linen Viking trousers are hardly produced by the larger Viking clothing brands

and remarkably broad blade with a wedge-shaped cross-section and a false edge at the back of the blade

and was specially suited for attacking cavalry and breaking shield walls

These ships were employed by the Vikings during their explorations

Nowadays the original is held as part of the collection of the Royal Armouries of Leeds

and is particularly well-suited to classic LARP and fantasy characters such as elves and nymphs

It was also he who gave this sword the name Moonbrand

Alongside safety on the LARP field

whilst straps at key points permit increased customisability for placement

The Katzbalger (roughly translating as "cat's belly") was highly stylised and has been designed as an effective cutting and thrusting sword

During the Middle Ages and early Middle Ages