visby brigandine coat of plates 1361

visby brigandine coat of plates 1361The brigandine or coat of plates is a replica of an original from 1361, discovered in a mass grave in Visby on the Swedish island of Gotland. On 22 July 1361, King Valdemar IV of Denmark attacked the Swedish island of Gotland. Valdemar's army consisted of experienced professional soldiers, whilst the troops defending Visby were mainly armed militia. Some 600 years later, archaeologists discovered a mass grave where fallen members of this armed militia

The warm one colour of it brass forms a nice contrast with the robust leather and gives the belt an authentic look that suits both early and late medieval costumes

The replica is crafted after a Late-Roman helmet found in Dunaújváros

According to medieval Icelandic tradition

which may be combined for different looks: drape each over a shoulder for a classic design

Crafted from high quality

Undertunics were worn to keep outer garments clean for longer

men always wore the houppelande over a doublet

so that the torque looks like solid silver

Delivery per pair

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and the medieval Irish tradition of ring pommels is estimated to date back to the 13th century

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