templar sword oakeshott xiii

templar sword oakeshott xiiiNew from Red Dragon (known for their high quality HEMA plastic training swords) is this line of high level historical sword replicas. These swords come with a leather scabbard and are crafted from high quality steel with excellent hardness, making them well suited to intensive training. The Oakeshott Type XIII swords were commonly worn by knights and Templars and are an excellent example of the transition between classical knightly swords and later

- Breast plate

During the 16th century

Pockets have been added to the side seam at hip height

It was in use from approximately 800 to 875 AD

and the shoulders are fitted with lace holes for securing any armour parts

The belt hook is crafted in the Celtic Hallstatt art style and dates from the 5th century BC

It may be placed on a table or cupboard at home to display a special drinking horn

The LARP shield is based on the historical round shields used in the early Middle Ages by

the narrow surcoat remained in use well into the 15th century and

The belt is also fitted with a buckle and a pugio suspension

Each axe is handmade and manually coloured

which is nowadays exhibited in the British Museum in London