leg wrappings asgar olive grey Rapierriemen they nonetheless protect the knees

they nonetheless protect the knees whilst permitting sufficient freedom of movement

in combination with the speed and maneuverability of the cavalry

Hauberks were sometimes so thick and tough that they could even provide protection against arrows fired with low draw weight

As a result they are more lifelike than wooden swords or even federschwerter

This parcel contains 1 kg flat rings with wedge rivets

leg wrappings asgar olive grey Rapierriemen they nonetheless protect the kneesSince the 2nd 3rd century, archaeological evidence of leg wrappings in the Germanic areas of Europe exists. Leg wrappings were worn by the Romans at Hadrian's Wall, Byzantines, Franks, Alemanni, Bavarians, Wenden (Slavs), Normans, Vikings and other peoples of Central and Northern Europe. Amongst the most commonly used materials were felt, wool, linen or leather.