early medieval lamellar armour visby bronzed

early medieval lamellar armour visby bronzedThe lamellar armour is based on remains of lamellae found in Sweden, in the historic Viking towns of Visby and Birka. Lamellar armour was employed from the early Middle Ages until the late Middle Ages and was especially popular amongst the Germanic people and the Vikings. Even remains from around 1361 have been excavated. The armour is constructed from steel lamellar plates that are sewn onto a solid black leather base. The leather features beautiful

The edge resembles steel and features imitation steel rivets

they can easily be coloured with coloured shoe polish or leather dye

which permits them to fall open

the long pointed hood and especially the ornamental embroidery lend the cape and the wearer a distinctive

and closed with a piece of twisted leather

so that one can confuse and distract the opponent during the fight

In addition

The sleeveless undergarment is crafted after medieval examples

The earliest examples date from the 9th century

The sword features a characteristic lobed pommel

the fit may be adjusted to size with leather laces

The blade has been given an antique finish to create an authentic aged appearance