landsknecht katzbalger 148829102

landsknecht katzbalger 148829102The flamboyantly dressed German Landsknecht mercenary led a harsh, ruthless life. They were famous for their huge, two metre long Flamberge sword. Once the Flamberge had been employed to break through the enemy's line of pikemen, a smaller, one handed sword was brought to bear in the ensuing close range engagement the Katzbalger. The Katzbalger (roughly translating as "cat's belly") was highly stylised and has been designed as an effective cutting and

or everyday wear

Cosplay or LARP event and need to carry your belongings

Anyone who wore this magical symbol would not get lost during a storm

shoulder plates

it measures 100–130 cm in length

Whether for epic parties in large halls or for Norse characters in other contexts

The portrait is now housed in the Kunsthistorisches Museum in Vienna

leaf-shaped blade is approximately 50 cm (19

This prevents the leather from drying out

yet the lacing gives the dress an excellent look

The LARP shield is loosely based on the historical kite shield

Men of the lower classes during the High and Late Middle Ages (1000–1500 AD) wore a tunicella—an 'over-tunic' with a built-in hood—for field work during the cold months or whilst travelling