The Armour Archive

RandallMoffett

Ratsha,

sorry do not have the picture you are looking for. Will look in some armour books at the museum tomorrow when I get back though.

RPM

RandallMoffett

RA. THey have the round little room full of castle/siege weapon models and info and right outside to the side doors on either side are glass displays. ONe side outside is a number of sallets the other is breastplates. Behind the breastplates I think is the gauntlet.

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RandallMoffett

it is a fragmentary suit. The display is across from the siege room.

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it is on display across from the armet suit from the 1st half of the 15th.

Will getmore info,

RPM

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I am with Cet, they were a short lived experiment it seems and had longer half life in German places. I do not think the Ch 13 would have them personally.

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Jiri,

I should be in the next few weeks (maybe) I could get some pics if they are off display. If on display pics w/ glass. If I am not there I can ask a friend if they are on display or not for you and for info.

RPM

RandallMoffett

Very cool! I had heard it was under way but had not checked up on it. Thanks,

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Archie,

congrats! Happy cutting. I have used one since the Beverly's owner needed her back. The HF shears have worked like a champ. I have no intention of getting anythign else! Good luck,

RPM

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The problem is he has decided he is right and we are all wrong. I doubt seriously that most of his 'research' would stand up to any real scrutiny and that is the game. I find it amusing his test is, by one and see.... 3,000 dollars could be better spent in my book. ......Draft horse at 800 pounds......

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Michael,

I would have to join the cheer. I am sure a good turn will not go unnoticed.

Cannot wait to hear how Robyn does and how the suit works for her!

RPM

RandallMoffett

There are only two references I know in late medeival history. One is the leather rerebrace in the British Museum, Second is a treatise on the tourney for king Rene. Sorry not much else I know of. there may be some leather used in jacks as well but no full suits I know of,

Randall

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Could the mail shirt not go from being the best defence to a status symbol? I mean if I was well off I would buy the best armour there and so would other well off men so in a way it would be a relation of both it being a status symbol as well as a good defense. I am not deeply versed in Norse histor...

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valen
This is not 100% accurate. There are many primary sources that indicate a combination of aketon and mail or plate armour in the 14th. (London Letter Book, Memoranda Rolls, etc.) It could indeed be used as a primary armour but likely as padding as well.

Randall

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The Gascons actually figth the French at teh end of the 100 Years War with little help from England to avoid the FRench take over. That said they did lose but I would hardly call them French. The Normans also do not start showing heavy FRENCH nationalism until the end of the HYW when they start sayi...

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Looks good! I have to say looks very good. Congrats to all involved, especially Robyn who now has the look of a fully armoured lion-hearted kitten, that might give you some intimidation for sure. Have fun at your first large battle in your armour.

RPM

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I rerly see it any other way than 'Deus Vult'.

Randall

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CLinker,

True but don't forget the source could be slanted as well. Who wrote it, when to who etc., etc. There definatly are medieval sources who have stories of men who think there are textile armours that are sword proof, one ends very bad for the man, it is a coroner's report....

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RandallMoffett

I got to see some of the ones that are getting ready to go out on display but are not quite there. They have alot out already though. Those curators are some top notch people. Every time I go I am ready to go back before I leave. I find myself spending more time in the library now as well which if y...

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That was very nice of you! I think it is noce to help out when we can with our strange trades and talents. Very nice of you,

Randall

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I just have a inch thich bar drilled with different diameters and then I have little bits I stick from the back in that determine the depth. One done if stuck remove back plug stick in small rod and use a rubber mallet to pop it out. Heat helps if you already have it going. Leave a few near the forg...

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Thats a tricky period for armour in general. Now if you broaden it to the second half of the 14th you can go to the British Museum and the Wallace collection in London. Also the Victoria and Albert have some effigys that are worth a look. Thomas is right the Royal Armouries has alot of it here in En...

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go to m type in armour. m There are hundreds of pictures with sallet, salades any type possible. It likely was one of the most common helmets in the 15th century. I would think it hard to actually miss as most pictures from the second half of the 15th have sallets in them. Perhaps it is the specific...

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Interesting.... wish I had a HF near me still.

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Where do I find this in England? Any of my AA English friends know? I have been looking on line but have come up with very little. I can go by bus but no car so transport is an issue. I am looking for a place that is local but the engineers I have spoken to as well as the metal fab and welder guys s...

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Thanks Endre I think thats the one.

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What are your prices? Not to be pushy but I am curious. There was agood cheap seller here in England for a while but they went the way of the dodo and are now gone.

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Dan,

I thought there was also another mail section found in denmark of the 4-5 century b.c. time as well that points to Celts.

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Klaus,

I hinted at that as here in England there appears to have been an effigy market and manufacture here in York. Strangly enough a number of clients bought there own while they were alive???

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Wow I am suprised that so many have had such experiences at museums. While I do work part time at one (slightly biased) I would be suprised if the fulltime curator blew someone off without any info. I have just written to a museum and hope they respond promptly but it is a rather sad day when a muse...

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I thank you all for the advice. I hope to use these in some research so exactness is essencial. Thanks again, any good sources of these micrometers?

RPM

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I do not suppose you have a photo of how this looks? Is it two pieces shaped like 's' or two shaped like wide 'c'? I am trying to get thickness measurments of steel sheets so I think I will need large external ones but if this works I would give it a try.

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Well let me sum up what I am looking for. I need calipers that can give very specific measurements to the hundreth in inches and at least the tenth in mm. The kicker is they have to be able to get at least ten inches in or more from the edge and not leave scratches. I have tried with the metal calip...

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Tim,
sorry about that. If you want to leave probable you have to go forward in time quite a few decades but hope the info helped.

RPM

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Aedan,

Splints are not always on the outside. It depends on what part. Most cuisses are inside, greaves and vambraces vary between the two but from what I have seen it is more often inside but you can do what you like with reasonable accuracy.

RPM

RandallMoffett

I have always made them go to the naval with sides taper up for flexibility.

Looking good, perhaps more doming next time.
RPM

brass/bronze rivets and sheets

Calipers