english civil war doublet black Gespen en riembeslag Vikingen - Germanen present-day Tekija

present-day Tekija

a blade of 88

2 cm in length

such as hooking or pulling an opponent’s shield or weapon

english civil war doublet black Gespen en riembeslag Vikingen - Germanen present-day TekijaDoublets were extremely popular in the 16th century. Around this time, a leather jacket or vest was sometimes worn over the doublet. This type of doublet was worn from the first half of the 16th century onwards. They provided extra protection against the cold whilst permitting good freedom of movement. Doublets were worn during the Dutch Golden Age and in the time of Elizabeth I of England. The doublet is decorated with black satin stitching. It