15th century battle axe

15th century battle axeAxes of this type began to appear from the second half of the 15th century. During this period, armour was becoming increasingly effective, creating a need for weapons that could penetrate the gaps in plate armour. At the back, the axe features a spike, similar to that of a war hammer. The main weapon, the axe head, has a tapered, rounded edge that ends in a hook. The hook could be employed to pull opponents off horseback, whilst the rounded edge

At the back

The axe head is further decorated with engravings of historical Viking motifs

but rarely in Western Europe

The sword is supplied with a scabbard

The cintus was often worn together with the cingulum

The dress may also be combined with a hangeroc or overgarment in a contrasting colour

It is a timeless piece that reflects the atmosphere and craftsmanship of the Middle Ages

This standard design is low-priced and may be combined with almost all types of armour

The calf is tight

A fine medieval sword by Windlass Steelcraft

The box is well-suited to military reenactment from the Middle Ages to the Napoleonic Wars

this type began to replace nasal helmets with a conical skull