The Armour Archive

James B.

These are really nice woolen flannels (warm, especially if you wash them on a hot cycle to shrink them a bit): m . It's a period weave from a sheep with wool that's very similar to medieval breeds, in a number of good colors. They're also on sale at a really good price right now. I really like this...

James B.

I use 7-8oz for my shoe soles.

James B.

Kaftan looks good Dovaidu. Only real difference between yours and mine I can see is the trim width and neck. I did not cut into the back of the neck to round it at all, the seam is straight across. On the shield: What width of stock did you use for the board of the shield, and are the pieces joined ...

James B.

My own references on the shoes are admittedly third hand. Cloth And Clothing in Early Anglo-Saxon England, AD 450-700 and several other books have drawings of the two shoe finds in them. You can see the drawing on this shoe makers website for the Sutton Hoo Sf9 Mound 1

http://leatherworkingreverend.wordpress ... 9-mound-1/

James B.

I recently made a 7th century Anglo Saxon kit for a demo at the National Geographic Museum in Washington DC from in conjunction with the visiting Anglo Saxon Gold Hoard Exhibit. The clothing is based on information in the Dress in Anglo-Saxon England Revised, Cloth And Clothing in Early Anglo-Saxon ...

James B.

Might be worth asking over at the My Armory forum too, there are a number of Wulfheodenas members lurking there.

James B.

Oi what a mine field topic. As in normal life SCA awards are not always fair. Some people get them and don't deserve them. Some people have talent and go unnoticed. Most people get awards in a somewhat timely manor. Yes there is favoritism and back stabbing; but that is not the majority of cases. Th...

James B.

I will direct Kim to this thread so she can answer for her garments but for me I could not find evidence of under arm gussets even in Roman empire finds of similar shape.

James B.

Her dresses are side gore only tunics based off several AS finds. My yellow tunic under the armor is also a side gore only tunic also

James B.

Chuck made the helmet, I just added the hinges to attach the cheek plates; might make one for myself soon. Someone who came through said she knew you and went to Hastings back in the day but I did not get her name. Also a Legio XX guy came through who also does Longship Co. Not real tall blond guy w...

James B.

Picture of Kim and I at the demo:

A few more images: http://s728.photobucket.com/albums/ww28 ... 012-18-11/

James B.

My experience; it makes no matter what material you make a cloak out of if it is hot you cannot wear it. Anything adding a thick layer to the shoulders is no good in warm weather. Also wool is better in the heat than any artificial material, wool breaths but artificial materials are plastic and they...

James B.

Okay so having gone through the exhibit for the first time last night I have to say I still am unsure about the cheek plate. Clearly it is not foil, but the design looks like it was mounted on top of iron. Not being able to see the back I am unsure if it is cast, carved, or hammered into shape. Ther...

James B.

I beleive that is in Italian Medieval Armies 1300-1500 - Gerry Embleton is the illustrator.

James B.

Just a word on the interpretation of a flap on the outside. This is how I interpreted my own a number of years ago but further looking at historic examples I have never found art or extant versions with a flap on a purse bar like that. If you have a ring the top should either draw string shut or be ...

James B.

Was the iron that thin? I always thought he helmets were normal thickness with thin overlays of reposed silver and gold sheets.

James B.

I see what you mean but what I cannot tells is if the gold is mounted onto another metal. What is no clear to me is if there is just dirt in the low sections or is that rust from the low part being iron.

James B.

What about the cheek plate bothers you? I have only seen a few pictures online and it looks somewhat typical to the era to me.

James B.

I am sure the SCA provided that wording

James B.

I plan to get some pictures of the demo, have a feeling that images of the exhibit are off limits because that is typical of visiting exhibits I have found.

James B.

This Sunday the SCA is doing a demo at the National Geographic Museum in Washington DC in conjunction with the Anglo-Saxon Gold Hoard Exhibit m I will be there in a fully armored kit to represent the warrior class. If you are in DC for the holidays this weekend it might be a good time to check the e...

James B.

God could you imagine the hours it would take to embroider that; even with fake gold work it would take years and tons of money.

James B.

Credit goes to Karen it was on her site but it always comes to mind when this subject comes up.

James B.

http://www.marhamchurchantiques.com/ant ... rers-chest

James B.

Derian le Breton wrote:Make sure to orient the brooch such that you don't stab yourself with the exposed bit of pin when you move around, too.

-Derian.

Yes side to side not up and down. Stabbing ones self in the face or chest is not fun

James B.

To keep things in the loop. Get the (more expensive) one with the digital images. It should be well worth the money. I have seen the images and a preview of the device. I tossed a little more info on the classified post. I will be ordering... real soon. As to his other book - last time I heard they...

James B.

I have to say I could see them being easier to make, no center crease is seen (in the 14th c examples) and the plates are much smaller than making a whole leg.

James B.

I have wondered if that is what these are myself. The overlapped parts remind me of a coat of plates but showing.

James B.

The one shown on page 17 was on top of the flap with a fancy cut out where the stitching was but same idea.

James B.

I have to agree with Mac here. For one thing the footwear is in a style more consistent with the late 14th century than the mid era and then the clothing is a mix of styles not often seen together.

James B.

The thing that sucks about leather research is they so often ignore the topic of dye. I have no idea if any research is done on Rus finds but I know the Romans have black and red dyes based on several pouches found. As historical resources on leather dyes no one wrote that down until the 16th century.

James B.

Straps are normally attached on the outside by the leather binding that closes the whole purse like this: http://i728.photobucket.com/albums/ww284/Flonzy/Medieval%20repos/Wills%20pouch/PICT0070.jpg There is also an example of a small strap stitched to the flap on page 17; figure 16. It has a fancy c...

James B.

That is the image I was picturing.

James B.

It is in one of the Landskenect books by Osprey; if I were I home I would look it up for you.

James B.

In historical reenactment? What kind of kit are you talking about, most people wearing full harness have rearbraces and maille.

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SCA Demo at Anglo-Saxon Gold Hoard Exhibit DC Dec 18

Re: Autentic Bishop's Clothing?

Re: Advice for a 14th century armour chest?

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Re: Instructions for a pennular brooch

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Re: 14th century cuisses w/ outside splints?

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