Are these guys wearing fencing masks? Homepage › Forums › History › Martial Arts and Combat › Are these guys wearing fencing masks? Tagged: 16th Century, fencing, fencing mask, freydal, Landsknechts, martial sport, pikes, protective gear, sparring This topic has 2 replies, 2 voices, and was last updated 1 year, 11 months ago by Philologus. Viewing 3 posts - 1 through 3 (of 3 total) Author Posts October 10, 2022 at 4:31 pm #5965 Hans HellingerModerator https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/55/Freydal_Repro1882_Tafel_116.jpg October 10, 2022 at 5:57 pm #5966 Hans HellingerModerator They may just be mummer’s masks which are seen in some other plates in the Freydal, but there are a few specific things about this scene which make me wonder. October 23, 2022 at 1:56 am #5973 PhilologusParticipant I’m sure I have seen online discussions of this image before. The early 16th century is not my thing so I would look them up. There is that one Italian description of fencing masks from the 16th century. This reply was modified 1 year, 11 months ago by Philologus. Author Posts Viewing 3 posts - 1 through 3 (of 3 total) You must be logged in to reply to this topic. Log In Username: Password: Keep me signed in Log In