early pea jacket brown Schildbroches & accessoires the original is part of

the original is part of the collection at the National Museum (Nationalmuseet) in Copenhagen

which makes the design unique

and an inscription on its blade

so that the spear couldn't be thrown back

It is decorated with a Thor's hammer

early pea jacket brown Schildbroches & accessoires the original is part ofThis early pea jacket is rooted in a rich maritime tradition. From the end of the 17th century, functional jackets cut to the waist called a round jacket in sailing language gained popularity among sailors: without long jacket panels you were less likely to get tangled in the rigging and it was easier to climb into the mittens. Made from sturdy sailcloth or heavy wool and knotted tightly against the sea wind, the garment provided freedom of movement