sugarloaf helmet

sugarloaf helmetAt the beginning of the 14th century, great helmets became more conical in shape. This design helped deflect blows and thrusts from lances away from the head, so that the impact would not strike directly. This type of helmet is also known as the "sugar loaf" due to its shape. In Spanish, it is called the Helmet of Zaragoza, as it was first introduced there on the Iberian Peninsula. Helmets of this kind remained in use throughout Europe until the end

This hood is meticulously constructed in a "used look" style

The simple and timeless elegance of this linen tunic catches the eye immediately

The sword has been hand painted for a lifelike appearance and is well balanced

In medieval manuscripts such as the Maciejowski Bible

Crafted from premium canvas

The luxurious Viking fibula is a replica of a 9th–10th century original excavated in Lilla Klintegarda on Gotland in Sweden

making it particularly well-suited to summer and winter encampments alike

The back of the shield features several straps

Centuries later

which in the early 16th century even led to the all'antica armour style

This surcoat features a slit

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