gothic pauldrons 15th century Ambachten levende geschiedenis from merchant to knight

from merchant to knight

The piece of jewellery is a replica of various 9th–10th century originals of Viking jewels

and a lacing at the back

hand-dyed and engraved with Celtic motifs

gothic pauldrons 15th century Ambachten levende geschiedenis from merchant to knightThis wearable, articulated reconstruction of a late medieval plate armour for the shoulders is modeled on a German original from the 15th century (ca. 1465). The pauldrons (sometimes spelled pouldrons or powldrons) are crafted from 1. 5 mm thick steel and feature so called besagues (or besagews) to protect the armpits. These movable steel rondels are attached to each shoulder piece with a sturdy leather cord and are adjustable in height. For proper