medieval kettle hat crispin

medieval kettle hat crispinIn the early 14th century, kettle hats such as this one with sloping brims emerged. Advances in metalworking rendered it cheaper to produce kettle hats from a single piece. The brim of the kettle hat became more sloped, permitting it to deflect projectiles from above. This reduced the impact on both the helmet and the head. This type of helmet proved so effective that even aristocrats wore it. The brim provided protection against downward blows and

sparring and re-enactment

Due to its simpler design

The torque was discovered in the Viking grave of Eskilstuna in Södermanland

a blade with a hole pattern at the top

The serpent encircles the entire world and during Ragnarok he will battle with Thor until death follows

According to the Petersen typology for Viking swords

with a blade of 86 cm and a thickness of 25 mm

The chaperon Dangereuse consists of two halves that are sold separately

Crafted for martial arts and HEMA

The belt is beautifully decorated with a motif that is imprinted deep into the leather

The cavalry and auxiliae continued to utilise the hasta

such as this example