germanic byzantine scale armor 115 x 25 cm 100x

germanic byzantine scale armor 115 x 25 cm 100xThe scales have been crafted to early medieval originals used by early medieval Germanic tribes such as the Lombards. Scale armour of this type was also employed extensively in the Byzantine Empire, notably by the cataphracts, Byzantine heavy cavalry. It is not inconceivable that this type of scale armour, via Byzantium, was also worn by Vikings in the service of the Varangian Guard. With these scales, all types of lamellar armour parts may be

Era: Romans to Renaissance

Needles were considerably more expensive than modern ones

This pair of chain mail chausses is crafted from 1

and permit protection of the arms

neck and shoulders

The armour is highly flexible and may be fastened with the appropriate leather straps

a valkyrie or shield maiden

The tunic is based on historical clothing fragments excavated at the banks of the Sondersoo

The shoulder section may be fastened to the upper arms with leather straps so that it remains securely in place

The edges are covered with leather and decorated with rivets

safety and intensive use

The belt permits you to adjust the tunic to your size