medieval battle axe Re-enactment kampement & zelf maken The surcoat is based on

The surcoat is based on various illustrations in the Manesse Codex

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Centuries later the tartan became a symbol for certain clans

medieval battle axe Re-enactment kampement & zelf maken The surcoat is based onAxes of this type appeared from the second half of the 15th century. During this period, armour was becoming increasingly effective, creating a need for weapons capable of striking through the gaps in plate armour. Axes such as these were employed by both aristocratic cavalry and infantry. The back of this axe features a point, similar to that of a war hammer. The main weapon, the axe blade, has a sloped, rounded edge ending in a hook. The hook could