17th century gorget kaspar Tyr The Midgard snake could encircle

The Midgard snake could encircle the earth and grab its own tail according to the mythological tales

Both are fastened to each other with leather straps

such as those by Hans Talhoffer and Johannes Liechtenauer

All parts are made of cotton canvas with cotton lining and polyester padding

the knife is supplied complete with a leather sheath

17th century gorget kaspar Tyr The Midgard snake could encircleThis gorget is made after 17th century originals. Gorgets like this one were worn by officers in the Tudor era, by country soldiers 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.