pappenheimer rapier magdeburg

pappenheimer rapier magdeburgSince the sixteenth century, the rapier has been the main duelling weapon of the bourgeoisie. The 'Pappenheimer' rapier type is named after the German count and general Gottfried Heinrich Pappenheim. He came from an old Bavarian family that participated in the Crusades. He himself is best known for his courageous performance during the Thirty Years War. For example, in 1630, under his leadership, the imperial army succeeded in besieging the city of

The Cold Steel Cinqueda is a replica of an elegant 16th-century Cinqueda

Owing to the ridges in the grip

and may optionally be treated to render it even more waterproof against the winter rains

The sleeves feature contrasting inlays and may be closed with three buttons at the wrist

this helmet is not well-suited to re-enactment battles

The tassets consist of metal plates that overlap and protect the hips

The replica is of a broad axe from the Viking period

which was exported throughout Europe

The sword weighs approximately 1150 g

The Vikings and Germanic peoples wore their tunic less airy

The tent is dispatched as a complete set

The belt is crafted after a 10th century original