The Armour Archive

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I agree with both Sasha and Frau Hirsch. I should have been more clear in my post. I alluded to More traditionally, to the Thob which is a 'tunic' by a different name. I don't know if there is enough documentation to say that Thobs with designs/colors or multiple layers of 'tunics' (which I would qu...

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Greg Mele wrote:Yes, well, Christian and I walked into the booth to say hello to Gareth, and he walked out with a pair of Schynbalds and I left with the cuirass.

Thats my Knight!

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Giles and Guisippe are fantastic people, and even more importantly both have the experience, knowledge and (IMO) the temperament to do a great job for the populace of Gyldenholt, and Caid. Here, Here!! Well said! Baron Giles would nearly give you the shirt off his back if you needed it, but more th...

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Currently in the Middle east so . . . It really depends on what kind of look you are going for. Arabic (Syrian) fashions for women havent changed dramatically. If you are going for more of a 'Kingdom of Heaven' look (as referenced in the link posted above), research Ghwazee Coats. Lots of different ...

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Please repost the link . . .

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Baron Alcyoneus wrote:Straw hats were also common.

+1, wide brimmed . . .

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NOOOOOOO ... Not EZ Ups NOOOOOOOOO

Try something like these:

http://willadsenfamily.org/sca/danr_as/dayshade/ds.htm

http://midtown.net/dragonwing/col0007.htm

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Sounds fine

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Well deserved. Both are good people!

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so would Hartman Foscari di Ferrara work then? I didn't see any conflicts with that name. It should work . . . just make sure that when you submit you allow small changes. Mainly because I don't know what the difference between da and di is. Also, don't requre it to be gender specific, just in case...

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Hartman According to this link http://heraldry.sca.org/laurel/names/bahlow_v.htm Hartman can be documented as a given name: Hartman is documented to 1281 in Hans Bahlow’s Mittelhochdeutsches Namenbuch nach schlesischen Quellen (Neustadt an der Aisch: Verlag Degener & Co., 1975). And this link http:...

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Effingham, I agree.

However Ursula says black on red can be done . . .

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The practice of "last" names in medieval times is somewhat different. Use of 'de Ferrara' would be a locative surname which is acceptable. The form would be <Given Name><Locative Surname>. A registered SCA example is Cadiana de Florentia (2011, Meridies) You could also, if desired, use the form <Giv...

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I have some e-patterns I can send you.

Definately get with the folks in your local SCA group to help you with fit, etc.

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More . . .

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Pictures are worth 1000 words . . .

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Or, a water bouget and a bordure gules

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I have very spotty internet access until Thursday, but as a small suggestion: if he wants to hide everything except for the head and body armour, perhaps buying the rest from Dark Victory? It's plastic, but very protective, can be easily hidden and inexpensive. I think if you buy everything but the...

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I gave this a quick conflict check. YHMMV (Your heraldry milage may vary).

Give this a try for both device and badge:

Or, a water bouget within a bordure gules

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Depending on cost. I might be game for a shield.

What about other types of plates or splints?

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Theophilis refers to linseed oil, Turpentine, and Varnish for finishing wood products.

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How about:

Argent, a water bourget gules

--When you submit, use a standard clipart version of the water bourget. After it is approved, use 'artistic license' if necessary.

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Yeah, I've been given some flack for that... but the red A has nothing to do with the book. (Which I've never actually even read.) It was actually a matter of necessity. When I started making scrolls for the kingdom's backlog, I did it somewhat anonymously. I wanted to sign them in a discrete manne...

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Did you try to register:

Or, a scripted letter "A" gules

and

(Fieldless) a scripted letter "A" gules

Edited to add: Although, Puritanically speaking, gules is not scarlet . . .

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It might be helpful if you gave us an idea of your personna (location, time period, etc.).

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Mix equal parts Linseed Oil, varnish, and mineral spirits. (all available in period)

Rub liberally into wood, wipe off excess.

Let dry, steel wool.

Repeat 3-4 times.

Really brings out the wood while providing above average protection.

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Product Placement!!

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I am trying to translate "Killing Time, Fighting Boredom" into latin. I went to a couple of different online translators and got these results: "Caedes Vicis , Bellator Taedium" or "Occidere Tempus, dimicans TAEDIUM" Can anyone confirm if either of these is correct? Or is there a more correct transl...

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flat felled seam example:

example 2:

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More questions . . .

- how long have you been making armour?
- What is the average wait time from order to armour in hand?

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Huh?

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Take the last one and put an embattled border on it!

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