17th century rapier with scabbard Griekse - Romeinse - Keltische schilden farmers utilised their agricultural tools

farmers utilised their agricultural tools as weapons

A sporran (a bag worn over the kilt) may be fastened with a long chain

an undershirt during colder weather or for a pleasing colour contrast

They can be adjusted to size with leather straps

This type of gambeson is modeled after the one depicted in the Morgan Bible from 1250 and remained popular into the 14th century

17th century rapier with scabbard Griekse - Romeinse - Keltische schilden farmers utilised their agricultural toolsThe rapier is a sword that was mainly used in Early Modern Europe in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries. The weapon originated around the fifteenth century in Spain. It is a slim and sharp pointed sword with a hilt that protects the hand against attacks. It was a weapon that was mainly worn by the rich bourgeoisie, who placed great importance on grace and sophistication. This replica of a 17th century rapier has a straight guard, a hilt and