english burgonet Viking sieraden & hangers The gladius is the weapon

The gladius is the weapon that permitted Roman legionaries to conquer a large part of the world

with a strong exterior layer of latex

It covers both the head and neck for good protection—particularly well-suited to 16th-century costumes and reenactment

can be attached

but canvas is considerably cheaper and more durable

english burgonet Viking sieraden & hangers The gladius is the weaponThis burgonet is a replica of one of the most commonly used cavalry helmets from the English Civil War (16421649). Burgonets like this were worn by cavalry across Europe from the second half of the 16th century. They were popular among the Polish Winged Hussars and Swiss infantry mercenaries. This type of helmet was used by both the English Roundheads and Cavaliers during the British Civil War. On the British Isles, this helmet earned the nickname