medieval gothic dress iseult blue Schotse kilts en plaids In the 16th century the

In the 16th century the style was immensely popular amongst the German Landsknecht and the Scottish and Irish Galloglass

From the sixteenth century onwards the weapon remained in use for sporting fights and chivalrous duels

The hauberk has long sleeves and reaches just to the knee

The brim provided protection against downward blows and projectiles

The LARP Guard Epee is crafted from foam and features a glass fibre core

medieval gothic dress iseult blue Schotse kilts en plaids In the 16th century theThe dress is based on 12th13th century originals with trumpet sleeves, as depicted in illuminated manuscripts, murals and panels from that era. Trumpet sleeves symbolised the higher, wealthier classes. As well to do ladies were not required to undertake any physical labour, they could wear dresses with 'impractical' sleeves. Dresses of this kind were often worn as a shift, whilst a surcotte in a rich colour was worn over it. The shape of the shift