crusader sword acre 110904096

crusader sword acre 110904096The sword is based on medieval originals from the time of the crusaders who travelled to fight in the Holy Land. It is well suited to combining with a buckler or shield in battle. The blade width and balance point make it particularly effective for slashing, hacking and thrusting. Swords of this type were employed to cut through chainmail and leather armour. This single handed sword is delivered inclusive of a matching scabbard with belt loop, special

Sallet half over the head

It is available in sizes M (for a head circumference of up to 61 cm) and L (for a head circumference of up to 64 cm)

Multi-piece kettle hats were well-suited to infantry

excavated in the region of the Kievan Rus

The axe has a shaft of 49 cm in length

This is a wonderfully comfortable piece of headgear

The helmet is constructed from 1

A highly detailed relief of a lararium (house altar) excavated in Pompeii at the house of the Vetti

Due to their compact size

without any other armour parts

Byzantine art depicts calf-length chainmail chausses in Tokali Kilise (10th century) and Karanlik Kilise (11th century)

The upper leg and knee are optimally protected by this armour