Romeins larva-masker Kalkriese, 1.3 mm Keltische armbanden De pommel is vervaardigd in

De pommel is vervaardigd in typische vroegmideleeuwse stijl met rode emaille in cloisonné (kleine messingen vakjes waar het gesmolten glas in is gegoten)

The beautifully designed grip would make any Landsknecht proud

Such helmets were worn by the Vikings as well as by other Germanic peoples

also during long sparring sessions

Romeins larva-masker Kalkriese, 1.3 mm Keltische armbanden De pommel is vervaardigd inThis is a replica of a Roman face mask, or larva mask, from the 1st century BC, discovered in Kalkriese. In the Roman army, certain soldiers wore larva masks in combination with helmets. Although depictions of Roman soldiers wearing masks are rare, it is believed that they were primarily used by cavalry officers and standard bearers, such as the Signifer, Vexillarius, Imaginifer, and Aquilifer. While larva masks may have provided some protection in