Functional Historical Materiel for the Swiss Reenactor
For the living history practitioner, the right accessories are not decorative. They dictate the silhouette of a historical impression, provide utility during an event, and signal a specific persona, whether a 13th-century crossbowman from the Vaud or a 15th-century Burgundian man-at-arms.
Our selection is built with practical reenactment in mind. Every fastening, strap, and material is assessed for its ability to function. Good accessories do more than complete a look; they support movement, storage, and the credibility of the character you portray in the field.
Sourced and Supplied from the Heart of the Vaud Riviera
Our family-run business, registered as RGN Sàrl, was founded in 2023 in the Montreux area, where the history of the region is our operational checklist. From our showroom in Chernex, the stones of Château de Chillon are a physical reminder of Savoyard ambition and Bernese power, grounding our selection process in the very history we help reenact.
We don't just sell "medieval accessories." We source and supply the specific materiel that brings a historical impression to life, equipping practitioners for the damp chill of a lakeside festival on Lac Léman and the thin air of an alpine campaign. This requires functional integrity. Our catalog features brands only that represent our values and staples in the European reenactment community.
Drinking Horns: Functional Camp Gear with Historical Roots
For many reenactors, the drinking horn is more than a novelty item. It is a practical vessel rooted in early and high medieval material culture, used across northern and central Europe long before glassware became common outside noble households.
A well-made horn serves a real function in camp. It replaces modern cups with a period-appropriate alternative that fits naturally into a medieval setting, whether during a communal meal, a festival procession, or an evening gathering around the fire.
Our selection focuses on genuine horn vessels shaped and finished for durability. Each piece is cut from natural horn and fitted with mounts or stands designed for repeated use during reenactment events. Unlike decorative replicas, these horns are intended to be handled, carried, and used throughout a full day at a historical festival.
For events such as the Fêtes Médiévales de Saillon, St-Ursanne, or smaller regional gatherings across Switzerland, a drinking horn becomes part of the social fabric of camp life. It signals participation in the living history environment and removes one more visible modern object from the scene.
Whether worn on a belt holder during a procession or used around the camp table, the drinking horn remains one of the simplest and most recognisable pieces of historical field equipment.
Foundational Kit: Leather Belts, Pouches, and Goods
A belt is the foundational utility item of most medieval kits. Ours are cut from heavy, vegetable-tanned leather designed to support the weight of a sword, dagger, and pouch without stretching. We have seen pouch designs based on historical effigies fail in the wet conditions of a spring muster; our selection prioritizes patterns with secure fastenings and leather treated to resist the moisture common to events in the Vaud canton.
Leather was ubiquitous, and its performance remains critical. Gloves must protect the hand yet allow the dexterity to handle a polearm, while bags and straps must endure the rigors of a full weekend at a historical encampment. We stock items chosen for this durability as much as their historical feel.
Persona-Defining Details: Period Jewellery and Brooches
A simple cast bronze brooch or a pewter ring can convey more about a character's status than any other single item. These small details complete an impression and define the social standing, style, or regional identity of your persona. We source pieces that align with archaeological finds relevant to the Old Swiss Confederacy, allowing you to anchor your portrayal in artifacts discovered locally.
Built for the Realities of Swiss Events
Your kit changes how you experience an event. When your gear is built for the task, the immersion becomes total. That conviction matters when you are part of the historical cortège at the Fêtes Médiévales de Saillon or navigating the packed market at St-Ursanne. The buckles and straps on the gear we sell have been assessed for their practicality in these specific, real-world Swiss event environments.
A Hub for Switzerland's Living History Community
As a family business in the Montreux region, Royal Arms CH is positioned to directly support reenactment groups in the French-speaking cantons and beyond. Whether you are building your first kit for a local muster or upgrading your armor, we can help source the equipment that fits your period, geography, and role. Explore our collections of swords, axes, armor, and accessories, and begin your next immersion into the past.
