Normandische eenhander, Oakeshott type X, bot (battle-ready) Middeleeuwse sieraden Hauberks like this were worn

Hauberks like this were worn by both the 9th century Vikings and the 13th century crusaders

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The double-layered construction ensures durability and resilience

Deze gladius heeft vergeleken andere Romeinse zwaarden een korte punt en hij heeft een grip van essen en esdoorn

spangenhelms like this were easier to produce and could be repaired during campaigns

Normandische eenhander, Oakeshott type X, bot (battle-ready) Middeleeuwse sieraden Hauberks like this were wornThis is a reconstruction of a high medieval, single handed sword. The Oakeshott type X was used between 800 1200, from the Norman ages until the Crusades. Nowadays the original of this sword is a part of the collection of the Royal Armouries of Leeds. The sword has a length of 96 cm with a blade of 79,5 cm and a max. width of 4,5 cm. The point of balance is situated approx. 16 cm below the cross guard. The pommel and cross guard are made of iron, the