© Companions of the Longbow

Re-enactment resource page

This section will offer some guidance on the type of equipment needed for the re-enactor.  It is in no way supposed to be a 'dress code' or the 'official' Companions of the Longbow kit list.  It's merely here as a resource for those who are interested whether you want to dress up or are just curious about the dress and equipment

The majority of the illustrations and text were taken from English Longbowman, 1330-1515 (Warrior S.)  By Clive Bartlett, Gerry Embleton (Illustrator)

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Hairstyles, Hats and Hoods—unisex

Shirts & tunics—men's

Underwear and Hose— unisex

Shoes—unisex

Belts, Bags & Pouches—unisex

Women’s Peasant Dresses—women's

Bows—unisex

Arrows—unisex

Bracers and shooting gloves– unisex

Arrow bags—unisex

Armour—men's

Knives, Swords and Bucklers—unisex

OK.  If you’ve read all of the above and are now asking yourself what’s the minimum amount of kit I need to pass myself off at an event? ….. Click Here.