Costume Gallic warrior

In this composition, I have chosen to assemble a Gallic warrior from the 1st century BC-1st century AD. Most Celtic warriors were lightly armed and armored. Speed was the key to their success, and the most successful military feats were ambushes. If the Gauls were not at war with other peoples, they were at war among different tribes. Gauls did not see themselves so much as one people (although the tribes knew very well that they shared a cultural identity). A Gallic warrior would more likely refer to himself not as Gallic, but by their tribe. For example, the Menapii who lived in the region of the Scheldt, between Southern Netherlands and Northern France. This warrior serves as an example for warriors from internal conflicts and as a Gallic warrior during the Gallic wars with the Roman general Julius Caesar. 

According to the Roman general Julius Caesar, many Gallic warriors fought naked. The Celts themselves also regularly depicted warriors naked.  This may have been related to guerrilla purposes where clothing and equipment were in the way, or it may have been related to spiritual purposes. However, it cannot be ruled out that Roman propaganda greatly exaggerated this subject. 

Our Gauls here wear a trousers that strongly resembles the Thorsberg trousers from the 2nd century AD. The trousers is a sleek, effective trousers that was also worn by the Romans themselves in later Roman periods. 

Our Gallic warrior wears in this composition a tunic of roughly woven cotton. This cotton closely resembles linen but is cheaper and sturdier. As with other garments, the more difficult the colour was to make, the more expensive it was. Most Gauls wore earth tones and possibly checkered patterns. 

The belt I have chosen is a belt based on recovered belt hooks. Hundreds of belt hooks from the La Tène Period have been found. Unlike later periods, the Celts fastened their belts with belt hooks, which hooked into the holes of the belt. 

As with most peoples, swords were a luxury. Celtic swords were known for their sharpness and efficiency. Celtic swords were longer than those of most surrounding peoples and could be effectively used from horseback. They could be used for thrusting but were primarily developed for slashing. 

The spear was the quintessential weapon for the Celts. Spears are faster and lighter than swords. The Celts used spears both for thrusting and for working. Additionally, some spears were very suitable for doing both. Archery was less popular in Celtic culture. 

We sell both blunt and sharp spears, depending on the purpose you intend to use them for. For reenactment, the blunt spears or spears with safety tips are very suitable. 

Various Gallic and Celtic helmets have been found in Europe and the British Isles. Most of these helmets were both practical and intimidating. Often, horse hair was hung from the tip of the helmet. 

The chainmail shirt is a Celtic development. Mail coats were very expensive and were only accessible to Celtic chieftains who almost always fought on horseback. Celtic mail coats closely resembled the later Roman mail coats such as the Lorica hamata. This was because the Romans had copied the chainmail shirt well from the Celts.