Middeleeuwse tabberd / overkleed, zwart Viking jurk het merk van de bekende

het merk van de bekende Frankische zwaardproducent

The cross-guard of this type is often straight with a round pommel

just like the back

This Roman subarmalis is a replica of originals depicted on various Roman sculptures

the spearhead dug into the skin and the wings prevented it from being easily removed

Middeleeuwse tabberd / overkleed, zwart Viking jurk het merk van de bekendeIn the High and Late Middle Ages, monks from monastic orders wore a tabard over their tunic. The tabard was fastened with a belt. It was a humble piece of clothing that was worn by low classes in society, like farmers and foot soldiers. The tabard served to protect the tunic and other garments under the tabard from dirt during work. From the twelfth century onwards knights wore surcoats to wear over their plate armor. According to historians, wearing