early medieval lamellar armour visby Haakjes en fibulae voor beenwindsels protected by a visor consisting

protected by a visor consisting of three bars

This brooch is completely handmade

The gladius was the most important weapon of Roman legionaries from the 3rd century BC

Some later emperors brought the weight down somewhat

They featured a rounded end

early medieval lamellar armour visby Haakjes en fibulae voor beenwindsels protected by a visor consistingThis lamellar armor is based on remains of lamellae found in Sweden, in the historic Viking towns of Visby and Birka. Lamellar armour was used from the early Middle Ages until the late Middle Ages and was especially popular among the Germanic people and the Vikings. Even remains from around 1361 have been excavated. This armor consists of steel lamellar plates that are sewn onto a solid brown leather base. The leather has beautiful authentic details,