greaves adam Viking en Saxon tenten Wearing the habit meant chastity

Wearing the habit meant chastity and rejection of worldly possession

Germanic graves in southern Germany and were used well into the 12th century

The length of the belt is 180 to 190 cm and its width is approx

65 cm approx

You can fasten the greaves securely to your lower legs with the leather laces and straps

greaves adam Viking en Saxon tenten Wearing the habit meant chastityGreaves were worn over chainmail chausses and provided an additional layer of protection for the lower legs of mounted knights. The development of greaves progressed alongside the shorter kite shield or knights shield, which replaced the older, taller heater shields that extended higher to protect the riders legs. Heavy shields were cumbersome in battle, making the development of greaves in combination with the kite shield a significant innovation.