flail with short handle Riemen - gespen & riembeslag These hats were made of

These hats were made of fabric and sometimes also trimmed with fur

readily available and much easier to use than weaving with loom planks

The 1908 model and the more refined 1912 officer model are still employed as the ceremonial sword of the British

it may be fastened with laces

This chainmail coif is made from flat rings riveted with wedge-shaped rivets

flail with short handle Riemen - gespen & riembeslag These hats were made ofThe medieval war flail was a shorter weapon consisting of a wooden shaft connected by a chain, rope, or leather strap to one or more striking heads. It originated during the Crusades from the threshing flail. Because the steel ball was attached to a chain, it was effective against enemies carrying shields. Variants of this weapon sometimes smooth, sometimes spiked spread from Eastern Europe to the West from the 10th century onward. Illustrations from