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Landsknecht commission

Soldier of fortune, the Landsknecht, with his bright multi colored outfit. This one was rather tame in comparison to historical pieces. Linen was used instead of the traditional wool, (summer heat issues), to create this lined doublet and shorts with cod piece. To mimic the slashing, everything had to have finished edges. The stocks were handknit wool. 

landsknecht, 17th century soldier, Renaissance faire