Tudor arming doublet, 15e eeuw, zwart Bont - bot - gewei The wakizashi was a blade

The wakizashi was a blade between 30 and 60 cm

it is semi-sharp and only suitable for decoration

Combs like this are frequently excavated in England

schaar en een zilveren paardenhoofdstel gevonden

Deze beenwikkels zijn gemaakt van ruw geweven canvas

Tudor arming doublet, 15e eeuw, zwart Bont - bot - gewei The wakizashi was a bladeThis arming doublet is based on 15th and 16th century originals. Arming doublets were worn under plate armor from the 15th century onwards. The arming doublet was a development of the gambeson and the 14th century pourpoint. The inside of the doublet is padded, providing protection to the body against blows to the armor. In the late Gothic style (14501500), arming doublets often featured voiders and a chainmail skirt (gousset). In late 15th century