The Armour Archive

Edward MacTavish

So I just had a conversation with a gentleman about armour. He had no idea that I know anything about armour and tried to inform me that the 13th century suit of armour he wore at the California medieval times consisted of greaves, chain, breastplate, full steel arms, full enclosed helmet, and full ...

Edward MacTavish

Does anyone have any good sturdy designs for armour stands in wood? I am looking for something that I could keep some of my suits on display in my house.

Edward

Edward MacTavish

I am looking for an armoury who would be willing to make a left handed bridle gauntlet and a calverymans breast and back. I am thinking the gauntlet could be a half gauntlet design with the longer cuff. Mild Steel with just a satin finish would be good. If this would be something you might be intres...

Edward MacTavish

I have a simular belt that is silver with red inlay. The comment has been made before as to why I was wearing a knights belt. This is not the case. A knights belt is white. Not white with stripes, or checks or lozengees. Just plain white. A squires belt is the same. A plain red, though it can be man...

Edward MacTavish

I wish I was back Stateside. I have been told that my armour collection is a little bit impressive.

Edward

Edward MacTavish

Mine is my arms. Makes it easy to identify my helmet On the sword, scabbard question. Yes I have drawn my sword in combat. Lots of fun if you are activaly being attacked. The best advice I could give is to make sure that your scabbard is not too tight, and keep fresh tape on your sword. Also dont pu...

Edward MacTavish

Am I a before Thanksgiving as well?

Edward

Edward MacTavish

I would even cast my bet that its not even the same piece of velum

. What ever is the world comming to. Cool picture though. I wish I had known of it before I had my new hunting horn commisioned. It would have made an awsome bell carving.

Edward

Edward MacTavish

I too am a great fan of the Classified section. I have found a lot of very nice armour there. It would be a great loss to see it go. Might be good for my wallet but thats another topic. The Paid advertising at the top works I believe. I often am reminded about businesses by the banners and a lot of ...

Edward MacTavish

Yes there sure is and I would like a slot if you do this and depending on price.

Edward

Edward MacTavish

What ever you are buying I hope its worth it. Those are some beautiful helms. I am thinking about it but the last thing I need is another helm.

Edward

Edward MacTavish

I have one of these Conal Made beds. IT went from A camp bed to the one I sleep in every night ( Well when I am not sleeping with sand fleas in the worlds largest litter box). They are well made and excedingly comfortable. Definatly a good puchase if you can.

Edward

Edward MacTavish

If thats shipped I will bite,

Edward

Edward MacTavish

You also mentioned Gambesons. How much would an estimate of one be and what construction techniques do you use?

Edward

Edward MacTavish

How much would you want for the 9 14th century guys?

Edward

Edward MacTavish

Greetings unto Berend van der Eych from Edward MacTavish. It will be an honour to sponser you for the Gulf Wars Deed. I will be contacting you via e-mail with details.

Edward

Edward MacTavish

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Curious as to why you strap your arms/rerebrace under your mail hauberk.[/quote]

Thats an Italion Fashion,

Edward

Edward MacTavish

I would like one as well.

Edward

Edward MacTavish

Sure am, I thought I would try the wheel of Virture in War, Again

Edward

Edward MacTavish

May I as well have an update?

Edward

Edward MacTavish

I am intrested in the light. Does shipping to an APO count as outside the USA?

Edward

Edward MacTavish

Just one more day left. it seems like I cant even give money away,

Edward

Edward MacTavish

Wow, Chaucer and Costume is $850 dollars. Anyone know where to buy it cheaper?

Edward

Edward MacTavish

Just email a picture to me and it will be added to the list.

The cut off is fast approaching. Time to get your pictures in.

Edward

Edward MacTavish

The feelings of the host nation??????????? Sorry, those went away a long time ago. I carry a Templar flag on my rifle and tried to fly one from my truck last deployment.

I am just going to shut up now before I really go off.

Edward

Edward MacTavish

I am still in the JBB area. I was thinking that when the boxes get passed that I would try to send em to Afganistan. All part of the Draw Down.

Edward

Edward MacTavish

well it looks like your going to have it by default.

Edward

Edward MacTavish

I would like the Marlin spike please, where coule I send the money to?

Edward

Edward MacTavish

Bump,

Dose only one person wish to apply?

Edward

Edward MacTavish

I will take the fitting and proper book please,

Edward

Edward MacTavish

Wheres the picture of the roundell?

Edward

Edward MacTavish

I am intrested in the vambraces and rearbraces. Could I see some pictures, sizes, and prices please.

Edward

Edward MacTavish

And we have one applicant. I will stop taking aplications on January 15th.

Edward

Edward MacTavish

I second Baron Conals wife. She does some very nice 14th century stuff, including fighting garments ( I believe) .

Edward

Edward MacTavish

The 14th century style one simular to the CotT.

Edward

question about metalogical dating compaired to historical.

Armour stands

Need an armoury to craft some English Civil War Items