16-17e eeuwse rotella Ketels - pannen en kookstellen The diameter for the neck

The diameter for the neck hole is 16 cm

This bead is inspired by various Iron Age motifs

the kettle hat evolved into more advanced forms made from a single piece of steel

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

16-17e eeuwse rotella Ketels - pannen en kookstellen The diameter for the neckRotella 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