kaftan gustav brown Bestek en kookgerei The enemy is almost untouchable

The enemy is almost untouchable behind their shield wall

Sideswords such as this were employed throughout North and Central Europe by both cavalrymen and infantry

The related bec de faucon (“falcon beak”) refers to a poleaxe or specifically to the hook on the back thereof

Horns were worn on the battlefield and during the hunt

kaftan gustav brown Bestek en kookgerei The enemy is almost untouchableAn example of a short asymmetrical kaftan was found in Haithabu. In some graves in Birka, brooches are found at hip level, which suggests kaftans were closed with a brooch or pin. The kaftan may of course also be fastened with a belt. The kaftan is crafted from a wool mixture (min. 75% wool).