medieval hood greta green Zwaardtassen Aventails like this were worn

Aventails like this were worn all over Europe during the 15th and 16th century

A similar original was found in the historic city of London and is now part of the Museum of London collection

The motif of the two horses is common on Viking jewelry and has its roots in Finnish mythology

This spatha has a fairly wide blade compared to the second century spathae

This particular spearhead is quite a nasty piece of work

medieval hood greta green Zwaardtassen Aventails like this were wornThe "Greta" maid's hood offers an easy way to "get under the hood". This saying derives from the medieval custom that women hid their hair braided under a bonnet from the time they got married. The "Greta" maid's hood is ideal for depicting women of the common people. From the farmer's wife to the servant at court. It can be decorated with ribbons, braid or lace. It also cuts a fine figure at medieval markets.