Duitse rapier 17e eeuw, semi-scherp Riemen - gespen & riembeslag The flexible neck guard allows

The flexible neck guard allows for excellent freedom of movement

This Templar cloak is made of cotton and fits all sizes

samurai sword or dagger

Tunics like this were basic garments worn by men from the Early to Late Middle Ages all over Europe

Duitse rapier 17e eeuw, semi-scherp Riemen - gespen & riembeslag The flexible neck guard allowsThe rapier first came into use around 1500 and until the end of the seventeenth century this was the main weapon of European citizens and nobility. Noble soldiers used the rapier mainly for warfare (it was perfect for stabbing between plate armor and leather armor), but also for ceremonial purposes such as parades. A rapier was also used for fencing and duels between two gentlemen, so that the rapier became a permanent attribute of a gentleman. This