poleaxe st albans

poleaxe st albansPolearms like this one were very popular in the 15th century; it was an aristocratic weapon, much like the sword, and an ideal weapon for battles between men at arms. Several fighting manuals contain illustrations showing how to fight with this type of weapon. The weapon was primarily developed for breaking through plate armor. As plate armor improved from the early 15th century, there arose a need for weapons capable of penetrating it. The weapon was

Not only are these socks well-suited to outdoor wear

The shapes featured in this piece of jewellery occur frequently in Celtic pottery and engravings from the Middle La Tène period

It was well-suited to protecting the tunic and other garments beneath the tabard from dirt during work

The coarse cotton lends the tunic a rustic look whilst at the same time ensuring durability and long-term use

suitable for a maximum head circumference of up to 62 cm

The tortoise brooch is a replica of a 9th century original excavated in Gjerstad

These troops played a significant role on European battlefields from the late Middle Ages into the early modern period

The XIIa type was presumably designed in response to the improved chain mail and plate armour from the mid-thirteenth century and at the time of the last Crusades

One of the most famous kings was Harald Fairhair of Norway

medieval festivities

as pauldrons are wider and also cover parts of the armpit

it is advisable not to leave it in direct sunlight for any extended period