Volledig Gotisch kuras, 1.2 mm Wintercollectie Christian sources often expressed astonishment

Christian sources often expressed astonishment at the hygiene of the Vikings

This Windlass Steelcrafts bar mace is based on a type of medieval mace of which not many originals have been found

it is water-repellent and can be fastened at the front with a leather cord

Joinville was a French knight who took part in the Seventh Crusade

the protruding lugs on either side of the spearhead served to prevent the spear from penetrating too deeply in an attack (which would make it more difficult to pull the spear out) and to deflect enemy blows

Volledig Gotisch kuras, 1.2 mm Wintercollectie Christian sources often expressed astonishmentCuirasses like this were developed in the late Gothic style (14401500). The Gothic style was characterized by sharp, highly decorative shapes. The design of this type of cuirass follows Burgundian fashion, ending at the thighs like a fashionable doublet. Cuirasses of this style were often combined with chainmail voiders, a chainmail collar (standard or bishops mantle), and a chainmail skirt (gousset). Arms and legs were fully armored, and this style