Discontinued, only while stocks last The "Tilly" waistcoat is cut long in the style of the 17th century and is fastened at the front with decorative buttons, making it ideal for combining with the other models in our Tilly series. Material: wool (70% wool, 20% polyester, 10% viscose) Tilly vest S M L XL XXL Length 102 107 112 117 121 Breast circ. 102 112 116 122 132 All measurements are in cm. Our products are handmade; dimensions and colours may therefore differ slightly.

"It is the fate of men such as I to spend our days far from home in foreign lands. There is a word for it—our folk say we have gone It is the fate of men such as I to spend our days far from home in foreign lands. There is a word for it - our folk say we have one "Viking"The water itself is our road.The ship is our horse.We go Viking because we can!" - Ragnar LothbrokEver since 2013, the Canadian-Irish hit show Vikings involving the adventures of the Northman Ragnar Lothbrok has entertained millions of viewers. Its recipe for success is the skilfull combination of historical facts and fictional elements. With this official companion book of 160 pages, historian Justin Pollard sheds light on the real historical backgrounds and offers the reader a glimpse behind the scenes of the production. He discribes culture, religion, ship building, and navigation techniques used by the Northmen and explains about the fascination history of their raiding, trading, and exploring campaigns. On top of that, interviews with actors and the film crew show how an exciting tale became a dramatic screen adaption. Richly illustrated and boasting several pages featuring elaborate graphical designs as well as nearly 100 sketches and images, The World of Vikings is a must-have, not only for fans of the TV show, but also for those interested in history. Hardcover, published by Zauberfeder Verlag, 160 pages Please note: this book is available in German only

"DragonSys Lebendiges Mittelalter Band XIII: Highland Broadsword - Fechten mit schottischen Waffen" (DragonSys Living Middle Ages Volume XIII: Highland Broadsword - Fencing with Scottish Weapons)A comprehensive introduction to historical Scottish fencing; based on numerous contemporary sources and the experience gleaned from acting them out, this book and its many detailled drawings will guide you through the basics, like footwork, guards, swings, and stabs, as well as advanced technique concepts like countering moves, throws, and levering techniques when the blades connect as well as striking with the basket hilt or the pommel. The book starts by extensively illustrating the use of the broadsword, after which come combat with sword and shield as well as an introduction into the basics of close combat with the dirk (long dagger). Further weapons like the claymore, Lochaber axe as well as unarmed close combat provide further information. Rounded off by numerous anecdotes surrounding Scottish Highland clans and British Highland regiments, this volume offers historical and practical insights into Scottish fencing that will capture the attention of beginners as well as advanced fencers as much as that of historically interested readers and Scotland fans.Hardcover edition, 128 pages. Available in German only

Discontinued, only while stocks lastThe "Juliana" dress is a classic surcoat dress, that was worn by noble ladies in the 14th century. In german these dresses are called "Höllenfensterkleid", which means dress with windows to hell. This is because they were worn on top of tight, form-fitting underdresses that were disliked by the church, so the extremely wide sleeveholes were compared with windows to hell. It is usually combined with an underdress and worn by noble ladies. Material: canvasSize: S - XXL