17th century pikemen helmet Keltische broche The sword is based on

The sword is based on an original from the late 10th to early 11th century AD

and bears the inscription: SUNT HIC ETIAM SUA PRECUNE LAUDI

the national museums of Prague and Vienna

The wings or lugs on the sides were designed to prevent overpenetration in an attack — which would render it more difficult to withdraw the spear — and to deflect enemy blows in combat

The bag is fastened by means of two square brass buckles at the front

17th century pikemen helmet Keltische broche The sword is based onThe helmet is a replica of one as depicted in Jacob de Gheyn's Wapenhandelinge. Helmets of this type were worn during the 17th century in European armies, by pikemen and musketeers alike. It has a steel thickness of 1. 6 mm and is well suited to a head circumference of 6364 cm.