roman brass manica Torques This chaperon is based on

This chaperon is based on an original depicted in a medieval Book of Hours (daily prayer book) from approx

The exterior is smoothly polished for a luxurious look

Sideswords such as this were employed throughout North and Central Europe by both cavalrymen and infantry

Unlike the Lucerne hammer

Shield-maidens originate in the ancient myths of Germanic and Scandinavian peoples

roman brass manica Torques This chaperon is based onThe manica is a piece of armor for the arm that was used by gladiators and legionaries. People did not have a lot of money to spend on such equipment, so mainly materials like linen, leather, chain pieces and residual steel plates were used. In the Roman army they could even forge this themselves in cases of emergency. This manica is made of brass and consists of overlapping steel plates. The manica protects the arm from the shoulder to the hand. It