italian cuirass

italian cuirassThe Italian cuirass is a reconstruction of an example from around 1450. This type of cuirass is crafted in the Milanese style. Cuirasses in this style were produced from the early 15th century and can be seen, amongst others, in the famous Avant armour. This style was worn throughout Europe and was therefore not region specific. The Milanese armour style can be recognised by the large, round and undecorated shapes of the armour plates. The helmet was

The hilt is crafted from brass

also known as the herringbone motif

utilising double seams and reinforced eyelets

Dura Europos was a fortified city founded around 303 BC on the bank of the river Euphrates (in present-day Syria)

but also afforded the hunter additional control and protection against a wounded and ferocious animal

Crafted from the finest Spanish split leather

In the late Gothic style (1450–1500)

this quiver is a particularly well-suited accessory for historical recreation

or hand-washed in lukewarm water

and the axe is wrapped in leather

A number of originals of this type have been excavated

Weight: 170 g