Doublet Laertes, 2e helft 15e eeuw, suède, zwart Bestek & kookgerei and sometimes the entire helmet

and sometimes the entire helmet was painted

This type of doublet was an arming jacket and could be worn under armor

This tortoise brooch is a replica of a Viking find from Akershus in Norway and belongs to the Petersen type P42

wolves were depicted in battle scenes

The fuller is extra broad to lighten the blade

Doublet Laertes, 2e helft 15e eeuw, suède, zwart Bestek & kookgerei and sometimes the entire helmetThis 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 black 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 provides