16e eeuwse Italiaanse cinqueda, Royal Armouries, semi-scherp Sallets long gambeson offers optimal protection

long gambeson offers optimal protection to the chest

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Close helmets in the Greenwich style are characterized by an upward-pointing visor shaped like a ship’s prow

Decorative beads and other jewelry were often worn between the turtle brooches

but of course you can possibly remove the shaft yourself and turn this ax into a Dane Axe

16e eeuwse Italiaanse cinqueda, Royal Armouries, semi-scherp Sallets long gambeson offers optimal protectionThe cinquedea is a distinctive Italian weapon, characterized by its broad bladed design, functioning as either a large dagger or a short sword. This particular example, housed in the Royal Armouries, dates to approximately 1500 1530 and features a longer blade than typical cinquedea. While often carried as civilian sidearms and sometimes adorned with elaborate decorations, this version is relatively plain and functional. It was likely used as a