12e eeuws vlieger schild Saxen Length: 22 cm

Length: 22 cm

14 cm and weighs 19 g

The blade is hand-forged in the elaborate Kobuse style

Daarom geïnspireerd is deze handgemaakte tanto ontworpen

12e eeuws vlieger schild Saxen Length: 22 cmShields like this were a further development of the originals depicted on the Bayeux Tapestry. This type of kite shield was used in armies across Europe from the second half of the 12th century. The shield evolved from the earlier kite shield, which was likely introduced by the Normans around the early 11th century. After the First Crusade, kite shields were adopted by all Christian, Byzantine, and some Islamic armies. They were used by both infantry