"A frayed lacing cord is an unwelcome nuisance when securing armour or fastening a doublet before march." Osric, Keeper of the Hearth & Forge
Long before buttons and modern fastenings held sway, men-at-arms, knights, and commoners relied entirely on pointed metal aiglets to draw their gear together. This matched set of ten pure brass aiglets brings both historical accuracy and functional resilience to your garments, arming doublets, shoes, and belt pouches.
Forged with a tapered profile, each aiglet boasts intricate surface markings echoing traditional medieval patterns. The hollow interior allows your leather thonging or woven cord to seat cleanly, whilst the small punched aperture at the broad rim enables you to stitch or crimp the tip firmly into place. This firm hold stops cord ends from unravelling under stress and speeds up the threading of lacing holes, whether you are cinching a quilted gambeson or fastening a cloak against the wind. Because each piece is individually crafted, subtle variations in surface finish will naturally occur across the set, imparting genuine handcrafted character to your kit.
Brass will naturally develop an aged patina when exposed to foul weather and honest sweat. If you favour a bright, garrison-ready shine, wipe each tip clean with a dry cloth after use and polish the metal periodically. Keep them stowed away in a dry pouch or timber box between events to ward off damp and scratching. Equip your garments with fittings that withstand hard campaigning without sacrificing authenticity.
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Crafted to historic specifications for re-enactors, living history, and LARP. Built to look, feel, and drape as it should.
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