The Armour Archive

Gerhard von Liebau

I'm assuming you mean one of this sort, a grand or great bascinet as I've seen them called? I'm not an expert with this style but it was obviously very common in the early fifteenth century in Western Europe, though it was still being transitioned towards as a dominant form in 1410. This one's from ...

Gerhard von Liebau

Hello folks,

I'm looking to buy enough horse hair to fill two Greek crest boxes. I suspect that I'll need quite a bit, and am not adverse to any colors if the price is right; though white, brown and red are my preferences. Cheers, and happy new year to all!

-Gerhard

Gerhard von Liebau

These turned out really great, Graham. Thanks for sharing the thoughts and photos of the finished work. Happy new year to you!

-Gerhard

Gerhard von Liebau

It's popular with someone down in southern California to make woven leather cuirasses with reinforced kidney protection of hardened leather 'plates'. Didn't seem like it would be too protective but it probably took the sting out of most but the stoutest blows.

-Gerhard

Gerhard von Liebau

Very neat looking, Jester! What's the inspiration for the design/motif work on this? Have you other designs already made up for a set? I've still failed to find much more information on late medieval cards since we last discussed the topic. Pity... Would still love to draw some up!

-Gerhard

Gerhard von Liebau

Some beautiful work, Andrew. Hope all's been well.

-Gregory

Gerhard von Liebau

Page 52, completely surrounding the lion. The tacks are lacking within areas clearly marked by deterioration, suggesting their similar fate over the past several hundred years, methinks. They are also very finely placed along the perimeter, suggesting their original setting by the artist. If we have...

Gerhard von Liebau

Kel, 'Tis honestly one of the steps that I feel needs more research done, either by translating Kohlmorgen efficiently or else finding someone with access to some of these original shields still. For now I'm fine with a bit of tacking because I know that there are photos that clearly show tacks plac...

Gerhard von Liebau

As far as can be told, the same sorts that the article below is all about (in particular the Dargen and Madeln finds). Almost all existing continental helms dated between 1275-1325 bear a number of resemblances to helms depicted in the Codex Manesse. It's important to consider that the book was like...

Gerhard von Liebau

Johann, I haven't pondered sewing the rawhide pieces together because I've yet to run across any period documentation for the technique. As I stared at Kohlmorgen's photos of the backs of some of the shields, as well as the fronts where raised motifs were applied, the use of tacks became the most ob...

Gerhard von Liebau

Ernst, I didn't weigh it, but it seemed to be well under ten pounds. Scott remarked that it weighed "two pounds less than any shield he's had." Will have to find out what it weighs from him! Thomas, Ha! I reckon it would be a bit more roundabout than all that. Ancient sources were absolutely used fo...

Gerhard von Liebau

Crafting An (Mostly) Historic Heater Shield I would like to thank Scott, whose shield comes to life in the following essay. As the patron of what was arguably an experimental project, he was patient and respectful throughout the duration of the shield's construction, which encountered numerous setb...

Gerhard von Liebau

*4000th post*

Gerhard von Liebau

Thank you very much for your explanation, Britehelm. I apologize for my misplaced anxieties, and hope that I've done Vijay no great disrespect by voicing them.

-Gerhard

Gerhard von Liebau

Those are very good prices for the lengths, methinks.

-Gerhard

Gerhard von Liebau

Ernst, So glad you brought glair to my attention. After being dissatisfied with my own research results in that arena I gave up and opted for the clear coat before shipping the shield out. Next time I'll be sure to try my hand at glair, and will also suggest it to this shield's owner for touch up wo...

Gerhard von Liebau

I just wound up putting two more coats of paint on it. Then, after actually doing some research, decided to use acrylic fixative (aerosol) on the front. The paint is homemade egg tempera, but it (at least as I'm making it) shares many attributes of its viscosity with acrylic and both are water based...

Gerhard von Liebau

SOLD!

Gerhard von Liebau

Recently completed shield. It's not in the owner's hands yet, so I am not going to give many details. An essay on its construction will be posted in D&C - it comprises mostly original materials (milk glue, tempera paint, linden planks, rawhide, etc). http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7436/10565125793_54...

Gerhard von Liebau

Before spraying a clear coat, make sure it's actually clear coat. That is all.

Gerhard von Liebau

I presumed that several photos on ManOnAnvil's page were the work of other Indian manufacturers, such as Daniyal Steel Crafts, and when I asked about this on one of his photos on Facebook, my conversation was deleted from the post without meriting a response. I've also noticed a striking number of R...

Gerhard von Liebau

UBER DEAL TIME! $525 for everything, shipped!

Gerhard von Liebau

*Bump!* How's $575 + shipping for everything sound, folks?

Gerhard von Liebau

I agree, Lloyd. It's a pretty fab little sword. Thanks for chiming in!

I'm open to $575 + shipping, folks. The scabbard is quite lovely, and that's stacked on top of the $500 sword.

-Gerhard

Gerhard von Liebau

Bump, willing to take offers!

Gerhard von Liebau

Thanks James! Bump.

Gerhard von Liebau

Bump and willing to take offers!

Gerhard von Liebau

PM send to Johann (question answered). BUMP!

Gerhard von Liebau

Most of the good books on Medieval Germany that are in/have been translated to English are, alas, going to focus on the period between 1000-1250. You're actually looking exactly at a period of German history that's very under-developed in Anglo-American studies. -Benjamin Arnold's Medieval Germany, ...

Gerhard von Liebau

This be sold!

Gerhard von Liebau

Bump! I'm very interested in getting this to a home where it will be appreciated. The only place I have to store it right now is on the floor in the corner of a cramped room... Cheers!

-Gerhard

Gerhard von Liebau

Looking impressive, Todd!

-Gregory

Gerhard von Liebau

That's showing some talent, there! Most impressive.

-Gerhard

Gerhard von Liebau

I have 106 Osprey titles. 18 of them were purchased used and are on the Napoleonic Era, and I have one about trench warfare. Every other title is about the ancient and medieval world up to the late 16th century. I have several about the bronze age, over a dozen about the classical world and the rest...

Gerhard von Liebau

This is far too early for you, Matt! Almost every feature of this sword puts its ideal place in history right about 1250.

Re: looking for good pics of round faced bascinet, 1410ish

Looking for Horse Hair

Re: Recently finished arms and a couple of thoughts.

Re: Woven leather strips for armor idea.

Re: Playing card

Re: when Im not an armourer....Im a joiner/border/turner

Re: Crafting An (Mostly) Historical Heater Shield

Re: Crafting An (Mostly) Historical Heater Shield

Re: Great Helms depicted in the Manesse Codex

Re: Crafting An (Mostly) Historical Heater Shield

Re: Crafting An (Mostly) Historical Heater Shield

Crafting An (Mostly) Historical Heater Shield

Re: FS: Albion Squire Line "Knightly" w/Scabbard

Re: Man on Anvil?

Re: LTB Leather shield edging

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Re: What the ****. Check Your Can!

Re: FS: Icefalcon 9mm Flt Rvtd Hauberk/Coif (CHEAP!)

Re: Gerhard's Fineries (Updated 5-13-13)

What the ****. Check Your Can!

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Re: FS: Icefalcon 9mm Flt Rvtd Hauberk/Coif

Re: FS: Icefalcon 9mm Flt Rvtd Hauberk/Coif

Re: FS: Albion Squire Line "Knightly" w/Scabbard

Re: FS: Albion Squire Line "Knightly" w/Scabbard

Re: FS: Icefalcon 9mm Flt Rvtd Hauberk/Coif

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Re: Good books for researching Medieval Germany/HRE

SOLD: Icefalcon 9mm Flt Rvtd Hauberk/Coif

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Re: Revised chronology kegelhelm of Achilles

Re: pennsic

Possibly FS: Osprey Collection (as a lot)

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