Milanese couters, elleboog pantser, 2 mm Lijfje en korsetten Spiral motifs were frequently used

Spiral motifs were frequently used in the Celtic Hallstatt and La Tène art styles and remained popular well into the early Middle Ages

This Viking turtle brooch is made after a 9th century original

an opportunity to step into the shoes of those who strived for a better life in times of hardship

Designed with practicality in mind

Although the close helmet looked very similar to the armet

Milanese couters, elleboog pantser, 2 mm Lijfje en korsetten Spiral motifs were frequently usedThese couters are modeled after several late 15th to early 16th century originals. They are crafted in the Milanese style. In the early 15th century, full suits of armor began to appear in northern Italy. These are known as Milanese armors. This style was worn throughout Europe and was therefore not regionally confined. The Milanese armor style is characterized by large, rounded, and undecorated plates. Typical helmets worn with such armor included