Peg legs and hand hooks (jan 1, 476 – jan 1, 1000)
Description:
these were common for those who could afford to have them fitted. Knights were often fitted with prostheses designed to hold a shield or fit in stirrups, but functionality was not a focus. An increasing number of tradesmen crafted prosthetics during this time. For example, those who made watches often used gears and springs to give limbs more detailed functionality.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 476
jan 1, 1000
~ 524 years