medieval hooded tunic renaud natural Middeleeuwse broches or heater shield

or heater shield

or arming pourpoint

or deflect an opponent’s shield or weapon

The gambeson is constructed from layers of cotton canvas with polyester padding

Bags of this kind were worn by Viking and other early medieval people across North and Central Europe

medieval hooded tunic renaud natural Middeleeuwse broches or heater shieldMen of the lower classes in the High and Late Middle Ages (10001500 AD) wore a tunicellaan 'over tunic' with a built in hoodfor field work during the cold months or whilst travelling. The tunicella is particularly well suited to re enacting medieval travellers, as it features a split to permit walking, running and riding on horseback, whilst also protecting the legs from cold weather. The hood offers shelter from rain and wind. The tunic has been