deepeeka late 16th century rapier brielle Sprookje These shields were considerably smaller

These shields were considerably smaller than the earlier Norman kite shields

He lived in the 13th century AD and was originally from Thebe

It is approximately 25 cm high

The blade is constructed from carbon steel

deepeeka late 16th century rapier brielle Sprookje These shields were considerably smallerThe rapier is crafted after an early 17th century original which forms part of the collection of the National Museum in Madrid. Rapiers were designed to protect the hand; they were lighter than traditional swords and permitted easier stabbing. The rapier is 116 cm long, has a blade of 88 cm with a grip of 15 cm and weighs approximately 1702 grams. It is semi sharp.