gothic breastplate Viking broche The coat can be fastened

The coat can be fastened with a row of buttons on the front

The shaft of the pilum is fitted with a shaft cap

The Orthello vest is constructed from soft suede

These fibulae were worn by both men and women

It is based on finds from the 1st century AD

gothic breastplate Viking broche The coat can be fastenedBreastplates like this one emerged during the late Gothic period (14401500). The Gothic style was characterized by sharp, highly decorated shapes. The design of this type of breastplate followed Burgundian fashion, ending around the thighssimilar to the fashionable doublet of the time. Breastplates of this style were often worn together with chainmail voiders, an aventail (standard or bishops mantle), and a chainmail skirt (gousset). The arms and legs