gothic cuirass with backplate and tassets Naaigerei en scharen The woodcut is shaped like

The woodcut is shaped like a raven and ends in an elegant knot motif

The smallest sword was decorated with an anthropomorphic grip (shaped like a human figure)

which gives a deep

complete with Viking-style metal fittings

The laces and belts make it adjustable in size

gothic cuirass with backplate and tassets Naaigerei en scharen The woodcut is shaped likeCuirasses of this type emerged during the late Gothic period (14401500). The Gothic style was characterised by sharp, highly decorated forms. The design of this type of cuirass followed Burgundian fashion, ending around the thighsjust like the fashionable doublet of the time. Cuirasses of this style were often worn together with chainmail voiders, an aventail (standard or bishop's mantle), and a chainmail skirt (gousset). The arms and legs were fully