Beukelaar type IB Schaal- en lamelpantser Couters were among the first

Couters were among the first pieces of plate armor added to the suit of a medieval knight

There is an ornate one on the forehead brass image of a woman's head

It is inspired by historical originals and consists of three overlapping steel parts that are fastened to each other with leather straps

The sturdy leather provides sufficient support for light accessories such as a pouch

as it was first introduced there on the Iberian Peninsula

Beukelaar type IB Schaal- en lamelpantser Couters were among the firstThis buckler is ideal for both archers and light infantry. A buckler is a small hand held shield used in close combat. It was a popular form of protection among infantry from the 12th to the 17th century and could be wielded in either hand. Despite its small size, it was effective at deflecting blows. According to Herbert Schmidts classification, this buckler is Type IIa, featuring a round shape with sloping edges. The earliest depictions of this type