Lansquenets (Landsknecht in German) were ferocious mercenaries from the fifteenth and sixteenth century, oftenly German, having a big reputation for their efficiency but also their brutality.
Dressed in a flamboyant style typical of the Renaissance, the majority were pikemen, but the Elite Doppelsöldner were the most feared for the carnage their halberds and large two handed broad swords. eaved in their path.
In addition to the large, low hats crowned with large feathers and doublets with puffed sleeves., The lansquenets adopted tights of different colors and developed a style by cutting their doublet to draw "folds" of shirt through. This outfit expressing arrogance and non-conformity had a major influence on the fashion of the Renaissance.
These two-tone, lansquenet split trousers are made from durable light coton and cut in a very elaborate pattern. The waist contains a thick drawstring on the inside that is used to tie the pants tightly to the wearer's body. The belt is further closed by buttons on the front that will finish to maintain it.
The wide thighs allow for ample leg movements and the tightened at the hips and ankles adds to the support and gives the typical lansquenets look. These pants can not only be used for lansquenet reconstruction, but are also suitable for nobility, merchants or pirate costumes.
Please note:Coeur De Mithril Landsquernet Pants are made from a light weight cotton suited to the Australian climate. The trade off for a comfortable, breathable material is that it may not be as combat hardy as some other brands of clothing you may purchase here at Of Science & Swords.
