Tudor arming doublet, 15e eeuw, zwart Bont - bot - gewei The wakizashi was a blade

The wakizashi was a blade between 30 and 60 cm

Combs like this are frequently excavated in England

These earrings are made after a Gothic brooch excavated in Kent (England)

schaar en een zilveren paardenhoofdstel gevonden

Tudor arming doublet, 15e eeuw, zwart Bont - bot - gewei The wakizashi was a bladeThis arming doublet is based on 15th and 16th century originals. Arming doublets were worn under plate armor from the 15th century onwards. The arming doublet was a development of the gambeson and the 14th century pourpoint. The inside of the doublet is padded, providing protection to the body against blows to the armor. In the late Gothic style (14501500), arming doublets often featured voiders and a chainmail skirt (gousset). In late 15th century