frankish mountain crystal pagan_gift It was worn by one

It was worn by one of Charles Edward Stewart's generals during the disastrous Battle of Culloden in 1746

The first documented use of the gambeson dates to the late 11th–early 12th century AD

Crafted from rosewood with a cowhide seat

It has been designed specifically for the starting LARPer or younger LARPer

frankish mountain crystal pagan_gift It was worn by oneThe jewel is a replica of a Frankish Merovingian original from the 7th 8th century, discovered in a grave field in Picquigny, France. This fine piece reflects the wealth of the early Middle Ages. The original is currently held in the Ashmolean Museum in Oxford, England. Unlike the original, the 'crystal' of this jewel is crafted from polished glass, which is hand crafted and almost indistinguishable from real crystal.