Grote helm Manesse codex, 1.6 mm HEMA zwaard international Gothic etc

international Gothic etc

A Viking shield was usually round so that Viking warriors could line up in shield wall formation and throw spears at the enemy

are made of brass

Shield jewelry is round amulets with a central button

tevens met een kruismotief

Grote helm Manesse codex, 1.6 mm HEMA zwaard international Gothic etcThis great helm is based on an example from the Manesse Codex, which is now housed in the Castel SantAngelo in Rome. This type of great helm emerged in the mid 13th century, with the advantage that it protected not only the head but also parts of the neck. The helmet was cylindrical with a flat top and was worn by the European knightly class until the early 14th century. This great helm is made from 1. 6 mm thick steel and fits heads with a maximum