15th century bevor

15th century bevorThe bevor is based on several 15th century originals. It protected the wearer against cuts and projectiles. Bevors of this type were developed in the second half of the 15th century. They protected the vulnerable neck and were usually worn in combination with a sallet, kettle helmet, or, at the beginning of the 16th century, with a burgonet. The sallet bevor combination was the most common, and both pieces could be attached to one another in various

This sallet is modeled after an example from 1460

and is particularly well-suited to sleeping in during a camp or festival

Poleyns appeared around the second half of the 13th century and were the earliest type of plate armour added to a knight's armour

woven together in a 4:1 construction

providing extra protection where blows were most likely to strike

The rings are crafted from galvanised mild steel and are woven together in a 4:1 construction

A maul is a war hammer with a heavy head

Germany and The Netherlands

Amongst the Slavic peoples

the colour may differ from the illustration

It is therefore straightforward to employ and makes a fine addition to any costume

A tall tripod for cooking over a campfire