15th century couters avant LARP boogschieten or over chainmail or garments

or over chainmail or garments

Belts like this were worn throughout the Viking world

it not only protected the wearer's hair from dirt and weather at work

wedge-shaped textile strips were used to make the skirt fall wider

The owners bought wine and olive oil from Italy and grain and pewter from Britain

15th century couters avant LARP boogschieten or over chainmail or garmentsThe elbow armour is based on the 15th century original that forms part of the Avant armour. These large couters provide extra protection on the inside of the elbow. They may be attached to the gambeson or chain mail with leather laces. The elbow armour may be worn separately, or combined particularly well with other armour pieces.