Leren musculata centurion Eedringen This design allowed the user

This design allowed the user to grip the haft just behind the head for woodworking or shaping tasks

It is based on 17th century gunpowder based grenades

Combs like this were used all over the Viking world

This type of helmet was usually worn in combination with a chainmail hauberk and chainmail coif

Sallets made in France also show strong similarities to this style

Leren musculata centurion Eedringen This design allowed the userThe so called musculata, a kuras with the shape of a muscular body, was worn from the 4thcentury BC until the 3th century AD, first by the Greeks and then by the Romans. This musculata is made of thick cow leather. It consists of a chest and backplate that can be easily attached and adjusted by leather straps. The leather is double seamed on the edges. The musculata is suitable for a chest circumference of 110 to 130 cm and weighs approx. 1,9 kg.