velvet doublet with metal buttons red 106625958 Zwaarden Oudheid At the time these swords

At the time these swords were in use

Helmets like this were worn throughout Europe from the second half of the 15th century

The snake was a common symbol in Roman art and jewelry

It has rivets for extra strength

velvet doublet with metal buttons red 106625958 Zwaarden Oudheid At the time these swordsThe doublet was a fitted mens jacket worn in Western Europe from the Middle Ages until the 17th century. Originally, it served as an undergarment beneath chainmail or a cuirass to prevent chafing. By the 15th century, doublets became more decorative and were sometimes worn on their own. Doublets were extremely popular in the 16th century. During this period, a leather jacket or vest was sometimes worn over the doublet. This type of doublet was worn