Romeinse messing manica, 1-1.2 mm Geldbuidels or Klappenrock

or Klappenrock

The blade of this sword is made of 1055 carbon steel

The knife is 18 cm long

Sword chapes like these where used all over the Viking world

such as chopping wood

Romeinse messing manica, 1-1.2 mm Geldbuidels or KlappenrockThe manica is a piece of armor for the arm that was used by gladiators and legionaries. People did not have a lot of money to spend on such equipment, so mainly materials like linen, leather, chain pieces and residual steel plates were used. In the Roman army they could even forge this themselves in cases of emergency. This manica is made of brass and consists of overlapping steel plates. The manica protects the arm from the shoulder to the hand. It