short bearded axe antiqued

short bearded axe antiquedThis type of axe head is classified as Petersen type C. The blade features an extremely pronounced beard, with a wide flaring section behind the eye, making it one of the most striking forms of bearded axes. This type represents a further development of bearded axes that were already in use from the Late Roman period. Most examples have been found in Sweden, some in Norway, but none have been discovered in the United Kingdom. This type of axe was

The surcoat is a garment worn over a suit of armour or hauberk

Knights who departed for the Crusades had their ladies wear a chastity belt to prevent them from engaging in sexual intercourse

8 mm wide natural flat rings with an inner diameter of 8 mm

The grip is crafted from suede leather and doesn't have a nock on which the arrows can be placed

The arm guards fit arms up to 18 cm wide and 22 cm long

this does not need to be done again

The bag measures 18 x 14 x 6 cm

Gauntlets of this type were mainly worn during tournaments and by the heavy cavalry of the 15th century

The inlay is crafted from cowhide

The balance point is situated 14 cm below the guard

though it may be blunted for an additional charge

employed for protection against heat and dust