15th century longsword 157280367

15th century longsword 157280367The longsword was often employed as a weapon of war, but also as a means of self defence in times of peace. In combination with a dagger, it proved an excellent defence against robbers, thieves, infantry, assassins, and even against bands of marauders roaming the land. Its sharp point permitted it to be used as a stabbing weapon, whilst its moderate weight made it easy to handle and carry. This weight also allowed it to be wielded with one hand whilst

This stitch was known in the early Middle Ages and was particularly popular at the edges

They can readily be adjusted to the leg and are furnished with a rondel to protect the back of the knee as well

This seax is crafted from red wood for the handle and features a brass end decorated with a triskelion

They were mended

The sleeves and the neckline are likewise decorated with an embroidery pattern

The luxurious Viking fibula is a replica of a 9th–10th century original excavated in Lilla Klintegarda on Gotland in Sweden

Rusvik Vikings and Normans

The helmet is a replica of a Roman helmet discovered in the amphitheatre of Besançon in France

The LARP sword is inspired by the seventeenth-century English Cavaliers

The torque may be bent and adjusted to your size

The front of the legs is decorated with forged fleurs-de-lys and streamlined ribs running across the thighs and ending just below the knee caps (poleyns)

Measuring approximately 29cm in length and approximately 27cm in circumference