velvet doublet with metal buttons red 106625958 Zwaarden Oudheid The soles 4 to 5

The soles 4 to 5 mm thick

This handmade Viking comb is a replica of a 9th-10th century original found in Sweden

The laces on the sleeves may also be loosened to open the sleeves fully during the summer months

At the time these swords were in use

velvet doublet with metal buttons red 106625958 Zwaarden Oudheid The soles 4 to 5The doublet was a fitted mens jacket worn in Western Europe from the Middle Ages until the 17th century. Originally, it served as an undergarment beneath chainmail or a cuirass to prevent chafing. By the 15th century, doublets became more decorative and were sometimes worn on their own. Doublets were extremely popular in the 16th century. During this period, a leather jacket or vest was sometimes worn over the doublet. This type of doublet was worn