avant arm harness Great helms - mandhelmen en secrets The dress reaches to the

The dress reaches to the calves and is decorated with a knot motif at the bottom edge

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it features belt loops with laces so that the fit can be adjusted to suit the wearer

The cheek pieces are riveted to the helmet and provide additional protection for the face

This highly detailed relief depicts a charioteer with his horses

avant arm harness Great helms - mandhelmen en secrets The dress reaches to theThe arm armour is based on the Avant armour, dating from 1450 AD. The arm pieces are typically Milanese, with the elbows additionally protected by small plates that shield not only the elbows but also parts of the chest. In the early 15th century, complete suits of armour began to appear in Northern Italy, known as Milanese armour. This style was worn throughout Europe and was not limited to any single region. The Milanese style is characterised by