italian barbute avant circa 1440 ad 2 mm steel Size:L The greaves are based on

The greaves are based on several late medieval originals

The inside of the horn has been treated to render it suitable for drinking

designed specifically for female body sizes and types

The arming doublet evolved from the gambeson and the 14th-century pourpoint

The hoplite shield was essential for defence in battle

italian barbute avant circa 1440 ad 2 mm steel Size:L The greaves are based onThe helmet is a highly authentic replica of the example from the Avant armour displayed at the Kelvingrove Museum in Glasgow, dated around 1440 AD. This type of helmet was common in Northern Italy but was also worn throughout Europe. The barbute is a type of sallet developed so that the wearer did not require a chainmail camail or other neck protection. Barbutes were first developed from the early 15th century, with this particular type emerging in