german halberd

german halberdIn the 13th century, the focus was on creating a combined cutting and thrusting weapon, with the battle axe still recognisable within the halberd design. By the 14th century, a hook was added to the back to pull enemy riders from their horses, making infantry a formidable threat to cavalry. Accounts describe how a single halberd strike could split both horse and rider, and skilled infantry could thrust their halberds through armour. This type of

A superb helmet for Viking reenactment

one simply slides the belt through the top loop

The moving parts were usually locked with twist clasps that fell into perforated brackets

the Low Countries

The cross-guard is short and decorated with figurative designs

so when employed in combat it can be pulled back and re-used

The replica is based on 16th-century drawings of Irish kerns (cethern)

zombie scenarios

lighter helmet

The salty sea breeze carries the scent of whiskey to your nose

The surface of the leather is subtly roughened

The cup was found in Fejø