14th century hand and a half sword royal armouries LARP and remained in use until

and remained in use until the 16th century in certain regions

Laces at the arms and shoulders permit the fit to be adjusted to suit the wearer

the wide skirt and the lacing on the bodice

Cutlery sets such as this were employed from around the fifteenth to the seventeenth century

the arm guards feature a relatively simple design and are therefore well-suited to a wide variety of costumes

14th century hand and a half sword royal armouries LARP and remained in use untilThe imposing hand and a half sword, also known as a longsword, dates back to the late 14th century. Whilst the exact origin of this European weapon remains uncertain, markings suggest it may be German or Italian. It eventually made its way to the Arsenal of Alexandria, possibly as a diplomatic gift, war prize, or tribute from the Kingdom of Cyprus to the Sultanate of Egypt, where Arabic inscriptions were added. After passing through at least one