greaves gustav black Bevors en pantserkragen If this spear or lance

If this spear or lance did indeed exist

In Roman mythology

The length of the skirt is 134 cm

It fits head circumferences up to 62 cm and comes complete with a gorget/bevor

Birds often symbolised contact with the Other World in Celtic mythology

greaves gustav black Bevors en pantserkragen If this spear or lanceGreaves were worn over chainmail chausses and provided an extra layer of protection for the lower legs of mounted knights. The development of greaves coincided with the emergence of the shorter heater shield or knights shield, which replaced the older, taller kite shields that were designed to protect the riders leg. Heavy shields were cumbersome in combat, making the combination of greaves and the heater shield a significant innovation. This armor is