chaperon curt red Viking - Ierse en Germaanse broches The dagger is fitted with

The dagger is fitted with a gold-coloured pommel and a cross-guard with a blue hue

Saint Benedict of Nursia established his first monastery as early as the 6th century

The surcoat features a mi-parti pattern

In Renaissance Italy

Breastplates in this style were produced from the early 15th century and worn by infantry until the 16th century

chaperon curt red Viking - Ierse en Germaanse broches The dagger is fitted withThe chaperon is based on an original depicted in a medieval Book of Hours (daily prayer book) from approx. 1350 in the collection of the British Library. Chaperons of this kind were worn throughout Europe. They protect the head and face from cold and rain. The manuscript illuminations show that this chaperon was even employed for beekeeping! The chaperon ends in a long point over the back.