landsknecht trousers black white

landsknecht trousers black whiteThe trousers are crafted in the style worn by the German landsknechts. These fearsome mercenaries consisted mainly of pikemen and infantry and formed one of the most essential military powers of 15th16th century Europe. The landsknechts were renowned for their colourful clothing, and the legs of these trousers have been designed in this tradition. They feature contrasting inlays and may be closed with three buttons at the ankle.

a single blow could shatter a helmet or breastplate and incapacitate an opponent

The buckle closes the pouch by sliding it through a slit in the flap

as can also be seen in the Stuttgart Psalter

though the grip and pommel were different

it was originally produced in many other styles as well

The helmet has a conical shape that deflects blows away from the head

The legs viking pendant is completely handmade

The spearhead is wrapped round with silver thread and a brass casing

The soles are 5–6 mm thick and can be fitted with shoe nails

Short chainmail shirts such as these were worn by Vikings and others in the early Middle Ages

described in the 19th-century manuscript of Huld

2x Dividable iron awning poles (approx