16e eeuwse Gorget Kaspar gebronsd, 1.2 mm Materialen levende geschiedenis This type of axe was

This type of axe was probably developed specifically for warfare and was in use from around 900 to 975 AD

Axes of this kind remained in use until the end of the 16th century

35 cm long with a blade of 20 cm and a 12 cm grip

such as those by Hans Talhoffer and Johannes Liechtenauer

The size L is available for a head circumference up to 64 cm

16e eeuwse Gorget Kaspar gebronsd, 1.2 mm Materialen levende geschiedenis This type of axe wasThis gorget is made after 17th century originals. Gorgets like this were worn by officers in the Tudor era, by landsknechten and during the Eighty Years' War. The edges of the gorget are decorated with rope shaped ends. It has straps on the sides to which arm armour or pauldrons can be attached. This gorget is bronzed and has a polished edge. It matches the other Kaspas armour parts by Mytholon.