chaperon curt red Viking - Ierse en Germaanse broches The paper is traditionally handmade

The paper is traditionally handmade as it was done since the Late Middle Ages

The dagger is fitted with a gold-coloured pommel and a cross-guard with a blue hue

such as Ireland

Breastplates in this style were produced from the early 15th century and worn by infantry until the 16th century

Chaperons such as this were worn across Europe

chaperon curt red Viking - Ierse en Germaanse broches The paper is traditionally handmadeThe chaperon is based on an original depicted in a medieval Book of Hours (daily prayer book) from approx. 1350 in the collection of the British Library. Chaperons of this kind were worn throughout Europe. They protect the head and face from cold and rain. The manuscript illuminations show that this chaperon was even employed for beekeeping! The chaperon ends in a long point over the back.