medieval halberd

medieval halberdA halberd is a two handed pole weapon that was widely used in the 14th and 15th centuries. It features an axe shaped blade with a point on top, mounted on a long wooden shaft. The back of the axe typically has a hook or thorn, employed to catch opponents, especially mounted fighters. The halberd was the primary weapon of the early Swiss armies in the 14th and early 15th centuries. Later, the Swiss added a spike to improve defence against knights and

it is supplied with a cotton arming cap for added wearing comfort

The coolus is a replica of a Roman example from London

though this oil lamp can of course also be burned with modern lamp oil

The chainmail is crafted from flat rings

you are ready to relive the charm and mystery of the 1920s

The girl's head at the end of the knife is based on a late medieval tin spoon from England

Sometimes they were used in a prayer before the war

Axes like this remained in use even into the 12th century and were used as sparth axes by the Gaelic peoples of the Irish Sea region during the Middle Ages

ensuring both durability and a luxurious feel

The rings are woven four in one

consisting of a basic sole with a thong between the toes

Size L/XL: length 69 cm - width approx