early medieval lamellar armour visby Haakjes en fibulae voor beenwindsels The helmet is based on

The helmet is based on a bascinet model from the first half of the 15th century

This brooch is completely handmade

Since the 2nd/3rd century archaeological evidence of leg wrappings in the Germanic areas of Europe exists

They featured a rounded end

Some later emperors brought the weight down somewhat

early medieval lamellar armour visby Haakjes en fibulae voor beenwindsels The helmet is based onThis lamellar armor is based on remains of lamellae found in Sweden, in the historic Viking towns of Visby and Birka. Lamellar armour was used from the early Middle Ages until the late Middle Ages and was especially popular among the Germanic people and the Vikings. Even remains from around 1361 have been excavated. This armor consists of steel lamellar plates that are sewn onto a solid brown leather base. The leather has beautiful authentic details,