Vuistbeukelaar, type IA HEMA zwaarden The rest of the helmet

The rest of the helmet is 1

Oorspronkelijk symboliseerde hij waarschijnlijk de zon en haar cycli

Hij is voorzien van een draagband

It is perfect for Viking reenactments

they are depicted in a Crucifixion scene in the chapter house of Santa Maria Novella in Florence

Vuistbeukelaar, type IA HEMA zwaarden The rest of the helmetA buckler was a small shield held in the fist during hand to hand combat. It was a popular form of protection among infantrymen from the 12th to the 17th century and could be wielded in either hand. Despite its small size, it was effective at deflecting blows. This buckler is classified, according to Herbert Schmidt, as a Type IA: it has a round shape with straight edges. The buckler is made of 2 mm thick steel, has a diameter of 16. 5 cm, and weighs