16th century cuirass and backplate

16th century cuirass and backplateIn the early 16th century, a new style of armour emerged in England under the Tudors, which would go on to influence armour design throughout Europe. King Henry VIII commissioned specialised armorers from France, Italy, and the Holy Roman Empire to work together for his court. This collaboration resulted in the distinctive Greenwich style. This type of peascod cuirass was influenced by that artistic style and was worn by the European aristocracy. The

It has been designed to enable optimal mobility whilst wearing armour

the beard was also advantageous

The gorget can easily be combined with other Mina armour parts

These vambraces are based on originals

meaning it exactly fits a large bottle of beer

with a blade length of 88 cm and a width of 3 cm

The original pieces were crafted from bronze

This stone depicts mythological and warlike scenes

the Vegvisir motif served as a magical compass

where similar styles have been dated to the early to mid-13th century

The axe is attractively decorated with brass-coloured adornments near the grip and the blade

there was a fine for accidentally injuring others with them