The Armour Archive

Brodir

Thanks for your enquiry Cenobite, but I sold it last week. I would be interested in making another similar board if you wish, it was a fun project. Feel free to email me.

Brodir

I made a single splinted arm for our loaner suit, I opened a bench-mounted vice about 3 inches, draped a heavy piece of leather over it, and hammered my splints over the opening using a rubber hammer, they look to have come out pretty smooth.

Brodir

Did you check here?

http://www.theringlord.com

Brodir

Ha ha! I just described this exact thing on your other thread, but for the legs. THe guy who made the legs can be reached here: http://www.ironwolfarmouries.com Describe what you're after, and mention to him that you heard through the grapevine that he has a similar splinted greave/knee setup. ~Bro&...

Brodir

There is a really good armourer up here who plays a Viking persona, and has modified a pair of splinted greaves so that they cover the parts of the knee outlined in the SCA armourer standards, without the rounded cop. He's a pretty good fighter, I don't think he wears cuisses of any type. Doesn't lo...

Brodir

Had a few inquiries via email, but haven't sold these yet. Were you still interested Bela? Thanks.

~Wil

Brodir

Hi all, another item up for grabs. This is a 9X9 tavl/hnefatavl board I made out of 14 ounce leather. The squares are tooled on, and there is quite a bit of decorative tooling on the board. The middle square has a valknut, each corner square has a stylized raven (copied from a Swedish rune stone). I...

Brodir

I emailed you at the account listed in your signature line about 45 mintes ago, I can send a copy to the address you specified if need be.

Brodir

Make that 16 blunts, my son hid one in a box of crackers

Brodir

I have 124 loose leather scales which I won't be using anymore. Each is 2"X4" and scalloped (tombstone shaped). The leather is 12 OZ-14 OZ, and wax hardened. In my opinion, there is enough scales to make a full armour for a small guy, a breast & back for an average sized guy, or a wide body belt for...

Brodir

Hey all, I have 15 UHMW tapered plastic blunts for SCA combat archery. Asking $20, or willing to trade for a welded shield basket (NOT Ashcraft Baker). Let me know if you are interested, thanks.

~Wil

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Brodir

I had no clue, how very scary.

Brodir

Still more stuff, I have to finance new garb and armour. I have a Gilded Lily gambeson, off white with black trim. These are great gambesons, vertical stitching, skirt has four slits (front and back, and each side) Sleeves are held on with velcro, which is unfortunate. I meant to replace the velcro ...

Brodir

Belt is spoken for, thanks for your emails.

Brodir

Emailing now, thanks Edric. Did you check the sizing chart on Sir Andrew's site? Armour that doesn't fit sucks, I wanna make sure you can use these.

Brodir

So how do you all feel about a round shield with straps? More likely, or the same thing?

Brodir

Thanks LS, but I sold my old WMA helm & I'm going to pester him for a new one (Adam does damned good work). If you have pics of the great helm, send them to me, I may be interested, but I was hoping more for leather stuff (shoes, kidney pouch) or belt fittings. [This message has been edited by Brodi...

Brodir

That's what I thought, thanks Sasha. I would trade it but it's part of an already assembled piece of armour. Black is OK though. Thanks again.

Wil

Brodir

http://www.chez.com/cazaux/lewis.htm Hey all. I bought this chess set from someone in the UK a couple years ago. The above is a link to pictures of some of the original pieces, the set I own are almost identical. These were found in Britain, and are dated to the 1100's & thought to be of Scandinavi...

Brodir

Hey all, I have a belt that is about 6 feet long X 1.25" wide, and fitted with Norse-style buckle, tip, and slider (what the hell are those things actually called?). You can see the belt fittings here: http://www.quietpress.com/vikingbelt.html It's #VB 345 They are mounted on a brown belt, with knot...

Brodir

Size Medium, 18 gauge stainless steel. Right one is strapped, left one has a glove attached. THer eare a few extra holes drilled from adjusting the strapping, but they are basically as-new. Good gauntlets, but too small on me. Asking $60, free shipping in Canada. Come on guys, help me move these thi...

Brodir

Topic says it all; can it be done? Would I be better off painting it? Thanks in advance.

Brodir

Hi all, I'm looking to trade my 900's Swedish lamellar for some 1300's coat of plate style armour. Email me for a pic of what I've got to trade, and a pic of what I'm after. Willing to discuss both stuff you already have, and armour you would be willing to make. Thanks! ~Wil (done with Viking, I thi...

Brodir

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by Arc2012: Does anyone know of any existing armour from 3rd century China? <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> If you are interested in aquiring some lamellar armour, email me.

Brodir

WHat are you going to wear with it, lamellar? Please ignore that third picture, that is NOT my normal fighting rig. That was for a demo, and the guy who organized it insisted that I wear all the steel armour I owned, irregardless of whether it matched or not, just so the mundanes could get their kni...

Brodir

Topic says it all, where & when in the 1300's can the centergripped round shield be documented to? I'm thinking bigger than a buckler. Thanks.

Brodir

I've also heard the suggestion of using deadening foam for car stereos. I have a friend who's Illusion bascinet rings like a bell, I've told hit to use the stuff but he hasn't got around to buying it yet.

Brodir

I weigh 275 and my armour weighs about 40. SCA combat.

Brodir

My family is Greek, and I have a cousin from Athens living at my parents place. Tell me what you need, I'm pretty sure he can help.

Brodir

OK, I got a couple more pics taken with a digital camera tonite, look here.

http://www.geocities.com/house_willowmere/helmforsale.html

Most likely we're going to exceed our traffic limits soon, but keep checking back.

Broðir

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Brodir

Cool. Two of the links go to the same video, 'fred2'.

Looks like it may be fun, you guys taken a kick at any other weapon forms yet?

Brodir

Rather than lining your helmet with lead, perhaps adding a really heavy maille aventail? Like 5/16" 14 gauge, covering all the way to the balls of your shoulders?

Brodir

I just startede playing bass in a band again last week after a 3 year break, and am in bad need of an amp, but the cost of shipping one of those things here is insane.

Brodir

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by Seamus: What I am looking for: Kettle Helm (Chapel de Feur) - non SCA, Maciejowski style <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> Truehearth sells a dress version for a mere $60, but i...

Brodir

I will email you pics tomorrow. If anyone else is interested in pictures, email me at the address in the profile and I'll send them to you tomorrow.

Broðir

Tooled leather Tavl board for sale/trade

leather scales/lamellae for sale/trade

SCA combat archery blunts for sale/trade

Gambeson for sale

Isle of Lewis Chessmen trade/sale

Viking belt for sale/trade

Andy Ward Gauntlets STILL for sale!!!

Dying black leather brown

Armour trade- anyone interested?

Centergripped round shield in the 14th century