ulfberth cavalry war hammer Borden - flessen - kommen en bekers The helmet is based on

The helmet is based on a bascinet model from the first half of the 15th century

The surcoat is based on various illustrations in the Manesse Codex

extended section behind the eye

or long chainmail shirt

permitting freedom of movement and a flattering silhouette

ulfberth cavalry war hammer Borden - flessen - kommen en bekers The helmet is based onA maul is a type of war hammer with a heavy head. The example featured here carries a spike like point, though it is broader than that of a horseman's hammer another type of war hammer. From the late 14th century onward, the weapon was employed mainly by infantry. During the Paris uprising of 1382, the rebels seized 3,000 mauls from the city's armoury; as a result, they became known as the Maillotins. Later that same year, the chronicler Froissart