16th century spiked end halberd handcrafted reenac Middeleeuwse overkleden & wapenrokken The great riches buried with

The great riches buried with the deceased within the tumuli are particularly striking

whose names mean "thoughts" and "memories"

Alongside its decorative value

This type of helmet proved so effective that even aristocrats wore it

Prolonged exposure to strong heat or direct sunlight should be avoided

16th century spiked end halberd handcrafted reenac Middeleeuwse overkleden & wapenrokken The great riches buried withThe halberd is based on 16th century originals. It has an open axehead to reduce weight, and is well suited to 16th century costumes. The halberd is a weapon with a long wooden shaft and an iron point, with an axe and a hook underneath. Contrary to popular belief, the hook was not intended to increase wounds, but to block or trap enemy weapons. The length of the shaft permitted a halberdier to strike more powerfully than with a sword. The weapon was