medieval shoes hedwig

medieval shoes hedwigThe low shoes are based on various medieval originals. They were originally worn by both men and women. Images of historical originals may be found in illuminated manuscripts, on window paintings and on altarpieces. Crafted with a leather sole, these shoes are particularly well suited to reenactment.

The cardigan adds a touch of vintage flair to your outfit and gives you the look of a real gangster from the 1920s

Colichemardes such as this were worn by both the army and the bourgeoisie

it was employed to conceal the waistband of the trousers on more informal occasions

The knife and eating pick are crafted from wood with nails and a decorative end to the handle

The main driving force behind the Order of the Templars was faith — belief in God

People wore cloaks for centuries as protection against the cold

The simple and sturdy mace is based on originals from the 16th and 17th centuries

The protruding lugs just below the blade on both sides of the plinth are about 4mm thick

An example of a short asymmetrical caftan was found in Haithabu

” The beard was designed to unseat enemy cavalry

the gauntlets are constructed from steel plates

On some images they were already depicted around the 2nd half of the 11th century