oakeshott xviii royal armouries

oakeshott xviii royal armouriesThe arming sword from the Royal Armouries Collection dates back to the late 15th century and is believed to be of English origin. Swords of this type were medium to high status sidearms during the late 15th and early 16th centuries, well suited to use both in and out of armour. Often carried by knights as a secondary weapon, it was effective in combat on foot and whilst mounted. This sword bears a strong resemblance to the Westminster Abbey sword,

Crocheted by hand from 100% sheep's wool

The elegant late medieval dress may be worn as a summer dress at festivals or as an overdress over an underdress

A simple yet robust quiver crafted from high-quality bovine leather

well-suited to medieval reenactment

the dragon was known as a mythical creature that both inspired fear and commanded respect

The cross-guard is short and decorated with figurative designs

and serves equally as a striking addition to any outfit

The blade is constructed from tempered 1055 carbon steel with a hardness of 48–52 HRC

Axes of this type remained in use until the late 16th century and were even still employed during the English Civil War

you can achieve a beautiful colour contrast

Delivered per piece

Like the later arming doublet