06-04-2006, 12:08 AM
New to me. Does he cite a source for this titbit? A strong case can be made that the vikings didn't wear gambesons/aketons under their armour at all (just woollen clothing) so I'd be curious how he can prove that these non-existent arming garments were stuffed with horsehair.
Author: Bronze Age Military Equipment, Pen & Sword Books