rfb short sleeved belt gambeson black Saxen The wooden grip is covered

The wooden grip is covered with leather

Amongst this period the British Empire was at its greatest and her soldiers were deployed all over the world

the belt features a canvas strap to fasten the cingulum around the waist

This style is commonly known as the houndskull or pig-faced bascinet

who also referred to it as the "steel bonnet

rfb short sleeved belt gambeson black Saxen The wooden grip is coveredThe gambeson is based on historical originals from the Middle Ages. It protects the torso, abdomen, back, shoulders and upper arms. For protection of the forearms, separate gambeson arm protectors may be purchased. The gambeson may be worn separately or as padding beneath mail or armour. At the front, the gambeson is fastened with leather belts with brass roller buckles. The gambeson is constructed from layers of soft cotton between layers of heavy