viking bracers ragnar

viking bracers ragnarThese Viking arm protectors from Mytholon are crafted from historical originals from the early Middle Ages. The armour consists of strip metal on a leather surface. In the early Middle Ages this was a fairly inexpensive form of arm protection. The arm protectors have a hand beaten and forged finish so that they appear highly authentic. They are decorated with rivets. They may be fastened with two buckles at the back. Well suited to Viking Reenactment

5 cm wide) and brass fittings on the top and bottom

allowing the wearer to associate themselves with this glorious past

The buckle has been fashioned in the Ringerike style

In the first half of the 15th century

Renaissance and Golden Age reenactment

the heraldry of the knight was depicted upon the garment

The blade is crafted from 1060 carbon steel and is semi-sharp

yet is considerably lighter and cannot withstand blows from steel weapons

under the forehead

The gambeson is open under the armpits

The sloping brim helped to deflect blows and projectiles

Similar swords have been found throughout Ireland