leg wrappings aki green Viking zwaarden This type of armor consists

This type of armor consists of steel strips that overlap each other and efficiently protect the body

or Normans

Its advantages were power and armor-piercing capability

Chaperons like this were worn all over Europe

It was often fastened to the dress with shield brooches or disc fibulae

leg wrappings aki green Viking zwaarden This type of armor consistsSince the 2nd 3rd century archaeological evidence of leg wrappings in the Germanic areas of Europe exists. Leg wrappings were worn by the Romans and Hadrian's wall, Byzantines, Franks, Alemanni, Bavarians, Wenden (Slavs), Normans, Vikings and other peoples of Central and Northern Europe. The most commonly used materials were felt, wool linen or leather. Fabric material: 74% wool, 15% polyester, 7% polyamide and 4% other natural fabrics. The leg