deepeeka 18th century colichemarde Pantserhandschoenen en -wanten where William the Conqueror and

where William the Conqueror and other knights are shown wearing them

It is an item from Epic Armoury's Dark Moon series

kite shields with a flat top

Also during the Celtic La Tène period and the early Middle Ages

Each piece measures 4 x 5 cm and can easily be fastened to the book cover

deepeeka 18th century colichemarde Pantserhandschoenen en -wanten where William the Conqueror andColichemardes like this were worn both by the army and the bourgeoisie. They were for self defense and also to show that the wearer could defend himself. Some colichemardes were luxuriously decorated. These swords were very effective in duels. They were quick and could be used for stabbing and slashing. Colichemardes were also worn on the European battlefields. This model has a blade of EN45 spring steel. It is semi sharp.