German lansquenet costumes 16th century.

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German costumes first third of the 16th century.

German lansquenet costumes 16th century.

Top row left to right: German citizens costume. Right: German mercenaries.
Bottom row left to right: German mercenaries. Right: German citizens costume.

Source: “On the history of costumes”. Münchener Bilderbogen (Munich pictures sheets). Published by Braun & Schneider, Munich c.1858 -1898s.

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