german cuirass and back plate 15th century Zelf reenactment materiaal maken which literally means "long sword"

which literally means "long sword" in German

it is well-suited to pairing with a coat

the guard and pommel have a rough-forged finish that looks as though it were forged in an authentic dwarf smithy

Helmets of this type were worn by the Slavic people

on the chest

german cuirass and back plate 15th century Zelf reenactment materiaal maken which literally means "long sword"Cuirasses of this type were developed in the late Gothic style (14401500), characterised by sharp, highly decorative shapes. The design follows Burgundian fashion, ending at the thighs like a fashionable doublet. Cuirasses of this style were often paired with chainmail voiders, a chainmail collar (standard or bishop's mantle), and a chainmail skirt (gousset). Arms and legs were fully armoured, and the style was complemented with pointed sabatons,