velvet doublet with metal buttons red 106625958 Zwaarden Oudheid It has rivets for extra

It has rivets for extra strength

The soles 4 to 5 mm thick

The sallet is crafted from 2 mm thick cold-rolled steel

This handmade Viking comb is a replica of a 9th-10th century original found in Sweden

velvet doublet with metal buttons red 106625958 Zwaarden Oudheid It has rivets for extraThe doublet was a fitted mens jacket worn in Western Europe from the Middle Ages until the 17th century. Originally, it served as an undergarment beneath chainmail or a cuirass to prevent chafing. By the 15th century, doublets became more decorative and were sometimes worn on their own. Doublets were extremely popular in the 16th century. During this period, a leather jacket or vest was sometimes worn over the doublet. This type of doublet was worn