The Armour Archive

Mord

Out of curiosity, what is the purpose and advantage of having a "typology"? While Oakeshott did it with swords, I still have yet to understand the purpose of typologies, other than to give us, in hindsight as modern people, a way to discuss certain forms; pigeonholing and classifying thin...

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Angusm0628 - I did indeed find and read through Mord's thread on Norse culture previously. It has good information (which I am definately going to use), but I would also like to be focused on a particular area and time then be generic or a blend of them all. Also, what site is Karen Larsdatter's? C...

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Well, you've stumbled on a rather sticky problem... The Geats. They are not, if current scholarship is correct, The Svear, who lived in the time and place of the Vendel Period. The Svear seem to be the people/tribe/nation who started the graveyards which we call Vendel and Valsgarde. The Svear, in t...

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I love the photo of me with Her Majesty of the East doing my "Jack Benny imitation."

Thanks.

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Knarrarbringa means merchant ship breasts. Kinda like being named Jennifer Bigtits. As to your question to Mord, I don't think it was super common but it happened. Skallagrimr is Bald Grimr. I would guess he didn't grow up with the name. In general, "Viking" naming practices begin with wh...

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I'll bring a saw.

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"Broad" is an Anglo-Saxon word, so it probably has a similiar cognoman (sp?) in Old Norse. "Shoulder" too, is an A-S word, and would also probably have a cognoman in Old Norse. Given this, I name him something like, "Gunnar Broad-shoulders" or perhaps "Gunnar the W...

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Haldan wrote:I use a Black and Decker saber saw to cut mine. Clamp it to the working surface with some overhang (Note: It probably won't lay flat - only flattish). Saves wear and tear on the hands.....

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Yep. Also, "C" clamp the leather/rawhide down before doing this.

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How many shields have you got? With my wooden plywood shields, I first glue down felt weather stripping (use large gumbo paper-clips as clamps--they're cheap and effective). Then I glue down scrap leather over the felt (using the the same paper clips). Finally, I glue leather over all. Sometimes, I ...

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The Free Library of Philadelphia has some manuscripts online.

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If you are being chivalrous, whether it be the victorian ideal or more medieval construct, then you would not normally shoot arrows at other people. As Vitus said, it was a war system that used unskilled peasants as its mechanism. Noble men at arms and knights rode into battle. If you choose to sho...

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Thank you for the dance, all.

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If you are talking about the second one in from the left I believe thats a Vendel, or at least a variant. http://www.history.com/minisites/warriors/images/image-gallery/large/35634235_DSC_0008.jpg Another one: http://imagecache.allposters.com/images/pic/BRGPOD/201636~Helmet-from-the-Vendel-Treasure...

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Have you looked at the MLA Style Manual? If not, you should be able to find one at your local library. Assuming you are reading a translation of a source, it is important to include the name of the translator(s) (if given), the year of publication (even if it is in Roman Numerals), and the publisher...

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Edmund of Hertford wrote:Unless I'm crawling, I should be up for some Mord. What's your pleasure: pole arm, great sword, weapon and shield....?

I fight weapon and shield, but whatever is your fancy. Thanks.

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However, when you compare Birka to other sites dated to the Viking age, you sometimes find yourself less than impressed. Look, for instance, at the dig report for Islandbridge and Kilhaim (sp): the report, published in 1910, is really only a catalog of objects. Is there a map of the graves? Is ther...

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I my attempts to organize myself for Gulf Wars, I looked at the master schedule, and found myself asking, "Is there any time for pick-up fighting," which is my favorite part of going to any war. Well, is there?

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Still want.

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Stamps, Phone-cards, and a membership to AAA.

I admit that this is not medieval, and when called up, I will probably contribute what I can, usually naalbound or woven, but The Crown must travel and communicate.

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Want.

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I help people with armour alot, sure I sell folks armour, but I have helped alot of folks free of charge get into armour that is not plastic, or if it is its hidden, and well hidden. I am in the process of putting 3 guys into linen shell cotes of plates with plastic plates for material costs alone....

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Angus... I'd guess your questions are rather altruistic... I doubt anyone is going to answer "yes" to any of them. It's like saying "who here supports slavery and child murder?" Some more to-the-point questions would be: Who here thinks plastic should be completely banned from t...

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Both.

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A few thoughts First, I did not come to believe that you can't force someone into doing behaving in certain way by simply reading a few books. I came to this belief through experience. Yes, I have tried to help people follow the minimum of the rules. One attempt resulted in the use of many band-aids...

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Umm.. Mord.. I only see one person misinterpeting what he says. On the "force people to do what they don't want to".. you are cool with stormtrooper kit, or WOokies on the field then, right? I mean... there _is_ a stated purpose to this club. And as soon as you document someone running ar...

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All, I'm sorry, but I am very passionate about this. It is at the core of my beliefs. Put in simple words, that belief is this: It is wrong to force another person into behavior that is disagreeable to that person, without serious justification. Put in even simpler words: do what you will with yours...

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Sir Mord, The peril of words lies in the fact that they are easy to misinterpret. I was long winded because the issue is complex, and because people tend to find offense. You use plastic because it is not possible for you to bear the harness that those whom you emulate wore. Society minimums dictat...

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[quote="Halberds"]Muhahahah... you guys had some nice mustaches shown in the play off deal. However this is today's progress 8: I worked up a copper mustache and beard. And drilled a few more match up 1/8" holes. http://home.armourarchive.org/members/halberds/BeowolfHelm8.1.JPG The co...

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olaf haraldson wrote:Why would stirrups be an anachronism?

I have no idea. Sturrips have been in graves in both Denmark and Sweden. A long time ago I read an article by Steen Wulf-Jensen (sp?) on the subject of equine equipment in Danish graves. This included stirrups.

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A moment of concern about Joesph (aka "Hardcore Joe"): Has anyone considered discussing the situation with his knight? Considering that Joe's knight is currently fairly busy in the Society, I would cut the both of them a little slack for awhile. I know that persona development is one of th...

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I certainly wouldn't critize your talent or your efforts, Hal, but being, well, interested in the helmets your work is based upon (the Vendel, Valsgarde, and Sutton Hoo helms?), I don't think they have enough decoration in copper. Also, I think the face part of the helmet would have been a much simp...

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I had this same problem too. I think you'll find your stride, Joseph. Thanks, Isabella, Owyn, and Baron Alejandro--I still worry a lot when I get long winded. John Jehan de Pelham, ecuyer and servant of Sir Vitus www.mron.org To be honest, Jehan, I think you long windedness is a sign of discomfort ...

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Kang, A. Where are you? B. I agree that you can make plastic gear that can be covered up. C. My mantra for this stuff is the following: Keep It Simple, Stupid. This means all the plastic gear I make (from barrels at the car wash down the street), is pretty much a series of plates held together with ...

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There is alot of talk about "New" people and what they are wearing. But the question what are people doing to help these new people? Or making your self available for information; and I dont mean online. What armour have you built for them or garb? What information have you shared? Were i...

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I sometimes think my body is holding a competition to see which part gets fixed first. I joke that I want a tattoo of a dotted line that says "cut here." Sure I hurt, and earned every ache I got with no regrets. Best of all, I've met my lady-wife through this and made lots of friends. Who ...

Re: In Conclusion: A Caveat

Pick-ups @ Gulf Wars?