Romeinse messing manica, 1-1.2 mm Dolk en Zwaardschedes - Riemhouders The balance point is 14

The balance point is 14 cm below the parent rod

This medieval sword is based on originals that were used between the 12th and 14th century

The Celtic island of Man was one of the most important stepping stones for the Vikings of the Irish Sea

This acketon is based on 15th century originals that can be seen in various illuminated medieval manuscripts

Carolingians

Romeinse messing manica, 1-1.2 mm Dolk en Zwaardschedes - Riemhouders The balance point is 14The manica is a piece of armor for the arm that was used by gladiators and legionaries. People did not have a lot of money to spend on such equipment, so mainly materials like linen, leather, chain pieces and residual steel plates were used. In the Roman army they could even forge this themselves in cases of emergency. This manica is made of brass and consists of overlapping steel plates. The manica protects the arm from the shoulder to the hand. It