gambeson hood and collar aulber brown Vikingmantels The wooden grip is covered

The wooden grip is covered with leather

has been employed for centuries

Possibly these small statues were painted to give them a lifelike appearance

and could pierce armour where a sword would fail

Cords are featured on both sides to permit an optimal fit

gambeson hood and collar aulber brown Vikingmantels The wooden grip is coveredIn the Middle Ages, knights and foot soldiers often wore gambeson hoods and collars of this type. The hood and collar are crafted after examples from the Morgan Bible. The gambeson hood and collar may be worn separately or beneath armour and helmets, and can be attached to one another with leather straps. Both are constructed from rough woven canvas and feature a wool felt polyester padding.