elbow cops henry Griekse - Romeinse - Keltische schilden the most important field sign

the most important field sign for a Roman legion

though similar fittings were also found in Birka

Cloaks of this type were historically employed even for sleeping

Crafted from steel with brass accents

elbow cops henry Griekse - Romeinse - Keltische schilden the most important field signCouters were amongst the first pieces of plate steel to be added to the armour of medieval knights. They were typically worn over a hauberk and provided protection to particularly vulnerable areas. Couters such as these were already in use across much of Europe by 1320. The riveted rondels on these couters also protect the inside of the elbow. The pair of elbow guards is crafted from 1. 6 mm thick steel.