The Armour Archive

Mord

Having briefly looked at the Cambridge Ancient History (1994), I would reccommend you look at Vol. VI ("The Fourth Century BC). There's a short work on the "Celts" and Northern Europe. The notes for this article begin on page 944. For all its brevity, there's lots there. Two titles I picked-up: "La ...

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Mord's library isn't so magical, and it does have limits. Ancient Iron Age warriors of about 380 BC isn't an area I don't have much knowledge about, off the top of my head. But I know where I'd start... There's probably something in the Cambridge Ancient History. Warning: this stuff will put you to ...

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Depending on how much you want to spend, you could just buy one 4x8 piece of 1/2" oak or birch and make your shields out of that. Router the edge to a nice rounded edge, and then cut out a boss hole, and add your boss and handle. They should last you a few practices/tournies each before they go. Yo...

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Hi Dante,

Do you want this shield to last? Or do you want this shield for one event?

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Mord

I am beginning this thread in order not to derail another thread in this forum. Having stated this, one of my fascinations (some would say miserable addictions) is historiography, and much my thinking here reflects past and continued work. There are three words I wish to discuss: "medieval" "feudali...

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Short wiseacre comment - no hard feelings Mord, I am after all a narrow specialist... : The research for " Gotlands Bildsteine " was made by Gabriel Gustafson and Fredrik Nordin whereas Prof Sune Lindqvist arranged for the final publication - the first two gentlemen had been dead for decades when t...

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What type of underwear did the "Vikings" use? Well, I'm certainly not telling YOU, Glen. Lots of questions here, and not a lot of answers. Let me begin with the term "viking." If you read Gywn Jone's "A History of the Vikings" he begins by discussing the word, and comes, really, to no useful conclu...

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Hmmm...I have my doubts about the plausability of this idea. I suppose a metalurgical examination of the helm would be in order, and then a comparison with well dated Roman objects of the same material. The Coppergate Helm was found at the bottom of a (dry) well, and so the context of the find does ...

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Information on the Ulltuna or Ultuna helmet is scant. The only article I've been able to find is from something like 1917 and is in Swedish. The helm is a fragment, but is comparable to the Valsgarde helms.

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Your Grace,

I'm working on it...

Is there a deadline?

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"It's also important to understand that part of the hazard of grappling in an SCA context is simply getting to the grapple. Reaching your hand out is a darn good way to get it hit with a stick and broken, even when there was no intent to hit your hand". This statement is puzzling to me. I have done...

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Maybe it's because it's late in the day and late in the week, but honestly folks, I think you're all abusing history. History is not a justification for your violence and the kind of fighting you wish to have. History, in my experience, is not justification for anything. History is much more complac...

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I've got one of these anvils. It's useful for cold work (riveting, etc.) without taking up too much room. The hardy hole has its merits, as does the horn.

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Hi Mord, I am not sure if you are responding to me the way that printed above. Yes, I would love to buy a copy if it is affordable. If you mean can I borrow a copy through a library loan, yes I would like to do that too. If you mean you can Xerox the book to make a copy, I assume there is a copyrig...

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Hi Mord, I am not sure if you are responding to me the way that printed above. Yes, I would love to buy a copy if it is affordable. If you mean can I borrow a copy through a library loan, yes I would like to do that too. If you mean you can Xerox the book to make a copy, I assume there is a copyrig...

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The title I've always seen is "The Kretzschmar von Kienbusch Collection of Arms and Armour" but with my luck it might be slightly different. The last time I saw an actual copy was many years ago before I realized it was a rare book. It was published by Princeton University Library in 1963. 48 libra...

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As something of an iconoclast who is percieved as too fond of dissent, I have read this thread with a sort of fascinated angst. That said, my purpose in posting here is not to stir the hornet's nest of comtempt and counter-contempt, but instead to bring a point of view that is perhaps unrealized. Re...

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I have had my armor stolen from my car. It sucks, and you have my sympathies. I have an extra helm, which I would happily loan to you until you raise enough money to get a new one to your liking. Unfortunately, I live on the East coast and you live on the West, but if no one in your area is willing ...

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George Snook's "The Halberd & European Polearms" is a rare item on WorldCat. Maybe 10 libraries own it. The closest library to you, Richard, is Harvard University. They charge $20 for the loan of a book. It would be cheaper to buy it.

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Richard, Next time you visit Philly and the PMA, ask to see Kienbusch's library. It turned me into wide-eyed doofus the first time I saw it. Mord. I've heard it was very good. Every time I go to that museum I have to be dragged against my will out of the armour section. By the way, if I can't find ...

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Vebrand wrote:
Heairn wrote:Want to fight like they did in period? Great..got the fix in one word:

Submission.

Malcolm

ROFLMAO

Actually, this not as funny as it sounds. We have someone in my area that does just that. No problem. No dishonor. That's the way this fellow plays the game.

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Richard,

Next time you visit Philly and the PMA, ask to see Kienbusch's library. It turned me into wide-eyed doofus the first time I saw it.

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mordreth wrote:We think of it more as a set of guidelines

How about friendly suggestions? Oops!

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Mord

An interesting article you've posted. As for your question, if I told, then they'd have to kill me.

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Zanetto wrote:Hi Paul,

No, I don't think I have gotten any emails from you. I'll check and see if they went to my junk mail folder by mistake.

Sir Mord,

The book starts in the first quarter of the 13th centurty.

Cheers,
Rob

Thanks much.

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Mord

Very cool! How far back in time does the book go?

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D. Sebastian wrote:If they were BC Roman, you'd call them "Citizen".

Plebe, actually.

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Mord

carpet will not hang right and gnerally look like crap. I'd suggest either a mid weight leather or a multilayer textile base. And a tightly woven textile at that. I'm willing to bet that the fabric in this Indian armor is silk. Years ago, I sewed stiffened leather scales onto heavy cotton duck. Bey...

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Bryce, is this it? William Marshall: Knighthood, War and Chivalry, 1147-1219 by David Crouch A welcome new edition of Crouch's detailed yet accessible biography of one of the most prominent figures in Plantagenet history, `the Marshal', who served and fought for Henry II and each of his sons before...

Mord

A great fight practice consists of many elements: Indoor: 1. A floor we can not damage when we have to fight from our knees. 2. Lots of room. 3. Out of the weather. 4. Parking. 5. Time. Indoor/Outdoor A good mix of fighters--novices to dukes, and lots of them. Also, folks willing to take people asid...

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Halv,

Still nothing...sorry.

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Halv,

I read a little German, but when I click on your link, I get illegiable stuff.

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I can't address the "Celtic" part of this question with any real authority, but things "Norse" I'm willing to take a crack at. Having stated this, I would encourage folks to understand what time and place they want their persona to be and work from there. Armor, A round, center grip shield with a bo...

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Mrs W. That's a doozie. Bruises tend to look less impressive in photos, but that one looks pretty brutal even in pictures. In case nobody has told you this, both tiger balm and Bag Balm seem to make bruises go away faster. Welcome to the club. I actually had my diaphram bruised not too long ago. It...

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Very nice! Well done! I particularlly like the red-blue-purpleish "patina" of your bruise. Btw, next you visit your doctor, bring photos of fighting so your significant other doesn't wind-up in the pokey as an abuser. Oh, yeah. Learn to block. As long as you're having fun, it's worth-while. Mord.

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