Strijdbijl Friedrich, 16e eeuw, semi-scherp Leren dagboeken en notitieboekjes serving as a status symbol

serving as a status symbol for their owner and often included as grave goods

This underdress is made of a light yet stable and pleasantly soft cotton fabric

With its generous hood and wide tippet

but this remains a matter of scholarly discussion

The armor is equipped with rivets

Strijdbijl Friedrich, 16e eeuw, semi-scherp Leren dagboeken en notitieboekjes serving as a status symbolAxes like this one began to appear from the second half of the 15th century. Around this time, armor was becoming increasingly effective, creating a need for weapons that could penetrate the gaps in plate armor. At the back, this axe features a spike, similar to that of a war hammer. The main weapon, the axe head, has a tapered, rounded edge that ends in a hook. The hook could be used to pull opponents off horseback, while the rounded edge keeps the