My first kit

This page contains examples of generic basic kit that will allow new members to take part at events. This page should be read together with the pages status and Authenticity:My first kit

Disclaimer: It is encouraged to aim for lower-medium status kit to begin with this is due to Higher status kits require more accessories and items of higher monetary value eg, swords, jewellry, oval brooches etc.

Female kit

Lower Status Female

At this level of society there is little to no cultural distinction in clothing. This kit can be worn at any society show, but remember some shows may require the additional head covering.

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  This image shows the minimum kit required for a show when portraying a Viking woman
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  With the only addition of a head covering, the minimum kit now portray an Anglo-Saxon woman, or more generally a Christian woman
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  With a cloak and a bag the kit becomes a good start for a Drengr kit
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  Here an optional textile belt has been added

Low/Medium Status Female

At this level of society there is still little to no cultural distinction in clothing. The kit can be worn at any society show, remembering that some shows will require the additional head covering. The Overdress is made from a finer fabric than the lower status example, and the cloak has now been dyed.

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  This image shows the minimum kit required for a show when portraying a Viking woman
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  By adding a head covering, the kit is now suitable as a Christian woman, or a nun.
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  By adding an optional cloak with colour, the status of the kit can be adjusted.
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  Several different styles of head covering are available
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  Several different styles of head covering are available
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  Several different styles of head covering are available

Male kit

Lower Status Male

As with the female kit, at this level of society there is little to no cultural distinction in clothing. This kit is suitable for a non-combatant, and good when starting out in the LHE.

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Basic Combatant

This is very similar to the lower status male kit, but the woollen overtunic now has colour. To emphasise that this is a lower ranking warrior, a hidden helmet is being used, and he is armed with a spear. The weapon could equally be a hand axe, but a sword is not suitable.

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Basic Sword Carrying Combatant

This is a higher ranking warrior than the spearman, but still a basic warrior kit. To match the sword, the warrior is now wearing a visible helmet, the tunic is a better fabric and has been decorated. The trousers have also been dyed, and the legwraps have a visible woven pattern.

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  A close up showing the finer weave of the fabric, and the neckline decoration.

Sword Carrying Combatant

This kit is a step up from the basic sword carrying combatant, with a dyed tunic and better belt fittings. The warrior is now also equipped with a spear as the primary weapon.

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