barbute metropolitan museum Viking mannenkleding there was a renewed interest

there was a renewed interest in classical antiquity

The leg protectors feature leather straps by which they may be easily attached to the legs

Dresses such as this were worn by themselves or over another dress during colder weather

Shaft thickness: 3

The helmet is a battle-ready replica of a 10th-century Viking helmet excavated from a tumulus in Gjermundbu

barbute metropolitan museum Viking mannenkleding there was a renewed interestA barbuta (also called barbute, which literally means bearded in Italian, possibly because the wearers beard remained visible) is a visorless combat helmet from the 15th century, designed in Italy. The barbuta is a type of sallet developed so that the wearer does not need a chainmail camail or other neck protection. The helmet often features a distinctive T shaped or Y shaped opening for the eyes and mouth. This helmet is based on a 15th century