doublet laertes 2nd half 15th century suede bordeaux red Viking ringen It may be fastened at

It may be fastened at the front with four leather straps

where similar styles have been dated to the early to mid-13th century

This type of helmet remained in use well into the 17th century

The targes of wealthier Scots were lavishly decorated

doublet laertes 2nd half 15th century suede bordeaux red Viking ringen It may be fastened atThis doublet is inspired by the close fitting jackets that were worn as a middle layer, under a tabard, until the end of the 15th century. cloak or houppelande. From the 16th century onwards, the doublet also came into use among women and was often covered by a doublet. The doublet is made of bordeaux red suede, with a standing one collar and a closure of five sturdy leather straps. As a middle layer for example over a tunic and under one cloak