greco roman parazonium

greco roman parazoniumA parazonium is a long, triangular, dagger like weapon, wide at the hilt and tapering to a point. The parazonium is closely associated with the Roman Empire, but it has older roots with the Scythians, who carried it as a symbol of authority. The Persians adopted the acinaces dagger tradition from these nomads, after which the Greeks adopted the parazonium from the Iranians. This short sword was practical in hoplite warfare, where it could be employed

whilst great care is taken to ensure our established standards of quality and size

This style of helmet was especially popular in the Holy Roman Empire and remained in use there well into the 15th century

and is fitted with a chainmail hood

Well-suited to both LARP and re-enactment

Dresses from this period are depicted in large numbers in medieval illuminated manuscripts such as the Très Riches Heures du Duc de Berry

The weapon is constructed from a flexible fibreglass core with a layer of durable foam

Viking tents

The 42cm height provides optimal coverage

12 tent poles of approximately 192 cm in length

It is delivered without bottle

The side of the tunic features a 30 cm slit

knights and foot soldiers often wore gambeson hoods and collars of this type