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The turtle brooch is a replica of a 10th-century original excavated in Morberg

This style of helmet was particularly popular in the Holy Roman Empire and remained in use there even into the 15th century

It gradually became a fashionable garment amongst ordinary citizens

the dagger was the weapon for close combat and was employed to finish off the enemy

The patinated finish adds an extra touch of authenticity

english halberd head Drinkhoorns The turtle brooch is aThe halberd is based on 16th century originals. Halberds of this type were used throughout Europe. Around the 16th century, they were deployed alongside pikemen, musketeers, and cavalry. This type of halberd features a long spike, permitting it to be employed as a pike as well. The relatively small head made the weapon more manoeuvrable than its 15th century predecessors. At the back, the weapon has two hooks: the large hook was used to pull