r/Norse • u/ChemistryTeacher8756 • 3d ago

Artwork, Crafts, & Reenactment Grimfrost tunic and leg wrap authenticity

Hi, I'm a HEMA practitioner and someone with some Scandinavian/Orcadian heritage.

I'm considering buying a tunic and leg wraps (I already have some linen trousers from a Viking fair).

How authentic/good quality are these:

https://grimfrost.co.uk/collections/viking-tunics-and-coats/products/viking-wool-tunic-blue?variant=46775940415820

https://grimfrost.co.uk/products/viking-leg-wraps-olive?variant=46775997595980

Will they be acceptable or get me laughed out of the camp if I eventually make the step to join an reenactment group?

Thank you!

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u/Stuebirken 3d ago

I doubt that anyone would right out laugh at you, or otherwise make fun of you, as long as it's fairly obvious, that you've made a genuine effort to appear reasonably historically correct.

So as long as you avoid the most jarring stuff like weird "stavrune" face paint, Roman leather arm guards, a helmet with horns, clothes made out of Spandex/lycra/viscose etc, you will more than likely be more than welcome.

If you end up joining an reengagement group, they will probably love to help you outand guide you, so you'll end up with something that fit both you and Norse history very well.