| Title | 1500 CE Male German Waffenrock |
| Entry # | GGB2021.085 |
| Alternate Names | Waffenkleid, Reitrock |
| Year | 1500 |
| Time range | 1470-1550 |
| Era | Late medieval |
| Gender | Male |
| region | Central Europe |
| Countries/cultures | Germany/Switzerland |
| Maker | |
| Difficulty | 4 |
| Confidence | Image Example |
Intro:
Highly ornamented “war coats” worn by military forces out of areas around Germany and Switzerland. Closely associated with (and evolving into) the more flamboyant Landsknecht mercenaries
Description:
Bright colors, bold stripes. Wool over garments worn by military men. The top buttons closed and the garment is worn over at least an undershirt, and breeches. Usually seen with long stockings and sometimes with the wide ‘cow mouth’ shoes. The sleeves and skirt portions have a lot of fabric pleated in.
Related terms:
Waffenrock: war coat
Reitrock: riding coat, split for riding
Waffenkleid: war tunic
Inspiration Images
Common Materials
- Fabrics:
- Wool main garments in bright colors, or color combinations.
- linen undergarments
- Accessories:
- Knitted Stockings
Effective Substitutions
- Fabrics:
- Some poly/cotton brocades to simulate the rich fabrics. Wool blends are easier to find.
- Linen blends and cottons for undergarments. Very hard to make these look right without investing in the right materials.
- Ornamentation:
Ensemble Components
- Coat – wool overlayer with attached skirt
- Undershirt – linen shirt
- Breeches – wool pants to the knee
- Stockings
Accessories
- Retailers catering to reenactors sell the cow mouth shoes and striped stockings in vibrant colors.
- Belts
- pouch/purse.
Source/Links
http://research.fibergeek.com/category/garbclothing/16th-century/landsknecht-waffenrock-1517/
| Version | 2 |
| date | 3/2/2021 |
| Source of Period Pic | |
| Model | Shawn Roark 031113-07 |
| Photographer | Vincent De Vere |
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