battle ready bearded axehead old Romeinse en Keltische kleding Henry VIII commissioned specialist armourers

Henry VIII commissioned specialist armourers from France

These steel vambraces with chainmail are inspired by medieval armour

The shield is beautifully and lifelikely painted

The blade is classified as Petersen Type B

battle ready bearded axehead old Romeinse en Keltische kleding Henry VIII commissioned specialist armourersThis axe head is modeled after various examples found in Scandinavia, the British Isles, France, Ireland, and the Netherlands. This type of axe head is classified as Petersen Type B. It features the typical bearded shape, with a protruding lower section. Axes of this type are often found in contexts related to warfare. They were produced at least between around 800 and 900 AD, and possibly as early as the beginning of the 7th century. The beardthe