elbow cops 14th 15th century Alle kleding the tradition of wearing lunula

the tradition of wearing lunula amulets was passed on to the Vikings of the Baltic Sea region around the 10th century

approximately 23 cm wide

The effect is a colour contrast that frequently creates a dramatic look

A wide range of separate components is available for the Arthur gambeson — including arms and legs — allowing the gambeson to be expanded at any time

The Tilly doublet is crafted from robust leather and is well-suited to portraying both strict and adventurous characters

elbow cops 14th 15th century Alle kleding the tradition of wearing lunulaThese elbow cups would have been worn by the common soldier throughout the 14th and 15th centuries. They provide protection to the vulnerable elbow joint whilst not weighing or costing as much as a full arm harness. The common soldier of this period could not afford a full suit of plate armour, but would still wish to be as protected as their budget permitted. Some armies did have "munitions grade" plate armour which was lent or leased to soldiers and