flail with two balls 5982593 Leren arm- en beenbescherming reconstructed after several originals excavated

reconstructed after several originals excavated in i

The cloak has been designed for both men and women

Hauberks of this type were worn by both the 9th century Vikings and the 13th century crusaders

Cuirasses of this kind were often worn together with chainmail voiders

flail with two balls 5982593 Leren arm- en beenbescherming reconstructed after several originals excavatedThe medieval war flail was a shorter weapon consisting of a wooden shaft connected by a chain, rope, or leather strap to one or more striking heads. It originated during the Crusades from the threshing flail. Because the steel ball was attached to a chain, it was effective against enemies carrying shields. Variants of this weapon sometimes smooth, sometimes spiked spread from Eastern Europe to the West from the 10th century onward. Illustrations from