hema rapier medium flexibility Renaissance & Tudor kleding a symbol of the European

a symbol of the European aristocracy

The helmet is approximately 36 cm high

The earliest examples date from the 9th century

where they are worn by the kneeling condottiere Federico da Montefeltro

Vi is an old word for holy place and borg meant fortification or hill — hence

hema rapier medium flexibility Renaissance & Tudor kleding a symbol of the EuropeanThis rapier was designed for HEMA, historical European Martial arts. The rapier, a slender and pointed type of sword, originated in 16th century Europe and reached its peak during the Renaissance. This elegant weapon was often the choice of noblemen and became known for its agility and precision in the era of dueling and sword fighting. Compared to swords from earlier periods, the rapier has a hilt with finger rings and a knuckle guard which makes