15th century breastplate Germaanse en Slavische sieraden knights typically wore full arm

knights typically wore full arm and leg protection and preferred hourglass gauntlets or demi-gauntlets

The Fulham type gladius is a transitional type between the Mainz and Pompeii types

Birka was an important trading place

Swords of this type were employed by Vikings across Europe between the 10th and 11th century

15th century breastplate Germaanse en Slavische sieraden knights typically wore full armBreastplates of this type developed in the late Gothic style (14401500). The Gothic style is characterised by sharp, highly decorative forms. The design of this type of breastplate follows Burgundian fashion, stopping at the thighs like a fashionable doublet. Such armour pieces were worn throughout Europe and were considered the finest of their time. Breastplates of this type were often combined with chainmail voiders, a chainmail collar (standard or