arming doublet richard olive green 20e eeuwse kleding This specific variant is characterised

This specific variant is characterised by the embellishment of the hilt with simple ornaments: the guard and pommel were adorned with numerous holes arranged in a checkerboard pattern

the guisarme evolved from agricultural tools by mounting a pruning hook on a spear shaft

The model is based on caligae excavated in Castleford (GB) and Valkenburg (NL) — the footwear worn by Roman legionaries

with heavily studded metal bands at the ends

amongst them the Franks

arming doublet richard olive green 20e eeuwse kleding This specific variant is characterisedArming doublets were worn under plate armor from the 15th century onwards. The laces on the doublet make it possible to attach harness components directly to the doublet. The garment was a development of the gambeson and the 14th century pourpoint, and is padded on the inside to protect the body from blows to parts of armor. In the late Gothic style (1450 1500), voiders and a mail skirt (gousset) were often added to the arming doublet; In late 15th