greaves adam Viking en Saxon tenten This scale armour is made

This scale armour is made of brass

It is of course meant for your livelihood

Germanic graves in southern Germany and were used well into the 12th century

Wearing the habit meant chastity and rejection of worldly possession

65 cm approx

greaves adam Viking en Saxon tenten This scale armour is madeGreaves were worn over chainmail chausses and provided an additional layer of protection for the lower legs of mounted knights. The development of greaves progressed alongside the shorter kite shield or knights shield, which replaced the older, taller heater shields that extended higher to protect the riders legs. Heavy shields were cumbersome in battle, making the development of greaves in combination with the kite shield a significant innovation.