germanic byzantine scale armor 100x Vikingkralen & baardkralen at the beginning of the

at the beginning of the 16th century

Ensure that all burrs have been removed before employing your Battle-ready weapon

The armour also features a leather edge so it may easily be attached to a belt

1 cm and is fastened by means of the pin at the back

The sword has a length of 75 cm and is extra balanced

germanic byzantine scale armor 100x Vikingkralen & baardkralen at the beginning of theThe scale armour is based on early medieval originals employed by Germanic tribes such as the Lombards. Scale armour of this type was also widely used throughout the Byzantine Empire, notably by the cataphracts, the Byzantine heavy cavalry. It is not inconceivable that this type of scale armour was also adopted via Byzantium by Vikings serving in the Varangian Guard. With these plates, all types of scale armour parts may be constructed at home. This