Scheenplaten Gustav, zwart, 1.2 mm Huisdecoratie Nowadays he is part of

Nowadays he is part of the collection of the National Museum of Sweden

This solid sword is based on historical originals

5 cm met een grip (tsuka) van 35 cm en een kling van 51 cm

The sword was likely manufactured abroad and brought to Norway by a prominent individual

Such caps were worn by both men and women in the Middle Ages

Scheenplaten Gustav, zwart, 1.2 mm Huisdecoratie Nowadays he is part ofGreaves were worn over chainmail chausses and provided an extra layer of protection for the lower legs of mounted knights. The development of greaves coincided with the emergence of the shorter heater shield or knights shield, which replaced the older, taller kite shields that were designed to protect the riders leg. Heavy shields were cumbersome in combat, making the combination of greaves and the heater shield a significant innovation. This armor is