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2. Landsknecht - Wikipedia

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   The Landsknechte (singular: Landsknecht, pronounced [ˈlantsknɛçt]), also rendered as Landsknechts or Lansquenets, were German mercenaries used in pike and shot formations during the early modern period. Consisting predominantly of pikemen and supporting foot soldiers, their front line was formed by Doppelsöldner ("double-pay men") renowned ...

3. Codpiece - Wikipedia

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   A codpiece was commonly worn during the Renaissance; oil on oak painting by Pieter Brueghel the Younger. A codpiece (from Middle English cod ' scrotum ') is a triangular piece that attached to the front of men's hose, covering the fly. It may be held in place by ties or buttons.

4. Byzantine dress - Wikipedia

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   The men's version of the loros was a long strip, dropping down straight in front to below the waist, and with the portion behind pulled round to the front and hung gracefully over the left arm. The female loros was similar at the front end, but the back end was wider and tucked under a belt after pulling through to the front again.

5. Clothing in ancient Greece - Wikipedia

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   Ancient Greek civilians typically wore two pieces of clothing draped about the body: an undergarment (χιτών : chitōn or πέπλος : péplos) and a cloak (ἱμάτιον : himátion or χλαμύς : chlamýs). [3] The people of ancient Greece had many factors (political, economic, social, and cultural) that determined what they wore ...

6. Jewish religious clothing - Wikipedia

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   The man on the left is wearing a shtreimel and a tallit, and the other man traditional Hasidic garb: long suit, black hat, and gartel. Jewish religious clothing is apparel worn by Jews in connection with the practice of the Jewish religion. Jewish religious clothing has changed over time while maintaining the influences of biblical commandments ...

7. Setesdalsbunad - Wikipedia

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   Setesdalsbunad or women's folk costume from Valle in Setesdal as the original name, is a costume based on the costume traditions of Valle in Aust-Agder, Norway. In addition, this costume is one of the oldest costumes that have been used continuously for years, both in everyday life and for party use. Today is the Setesdalsbunad remains as an ...