elbow cops 14th 15th century Alle kleding A wide range of separate

A wide range of separate components is available for the Arthur gambeson — including arms and legs — allowing the gambeson to be expanded at any time

The jewel is based on a Stone Age statuette excavated in South Germany

The flamboyantly dressed German Landsknecht mercenary led a harsh

A manual in multiple languages is included

elbow cops 14th 15th century Alle kleding A wide range of separateThese elbow cups would have been worn by the common soldier throughout the 14th and 15th centuries. They provide protection to the vulnerable elbow joint whilst not weighing or costing as much as a full arm harness. The common soldier of this period could not afford a full suit of plate armour, but would still wish to be as protected as their budget permitted. Some armies did have "munitions grade" plate armour which was lent or leased to soldiers and