Description
These cords, fitted with sewn brass aiglets, serve as the fastening ties for arming doublets, gambesons, and various other pieces of Medieval and Renaissance attire. The brass tips, or aiglets, prevent the cord ends from fraying and make threading through eyelets or lacing holes far easier, a practical detail valued by armorers and tailors alike. Such cords were essential for securing layered garments worn beneath armor, ensuring both comfort and mobility on the battlefield or during tournaments.
Fun fact: Brass aiglets like these were often reused and treasured, as the metal not only resisted rust but could also be polished to catch the light, adding a subtle gleam to a warrior’s ensemble.
