16-17e eeuwse rotella Ketels - pannen en kookstellen The retiarius fought against the

The retiarius fought against the heavy armoured secutor

He is so decorated to give just enough flair for a king

although it is likely that gambesons were already used in the early Middle Ages

This bead is inspired by various Iron Age motifs

Claymores like this were used both in Scotland and by Scottish mercenaries in Ireland

16-17e eeuwse rotella Ketels - pannen en kookstellen The retiarius fought against theRotella shields were mainly used during the Renaissance (16th17th century). They were inspired by the round shields of classical antiquity, which frequently appear in Greek and Roman art. Several Spanish and Italian manuals, such as those by Di Grassi and Marozzo, describe how to use the rotella. These shields were used throughout Renaissance Europe and were often paired with a side sword or a spear. The back of the shield features leather straps and