The Armour Archive

Glen K

There used to be a group called (I think) Normans of the Sun, who portrayed Siculo/Italian-Normans in the service of Robert Guiscard... their website disappeared a while back. I was wondering if anyone here was a member or knows anything about them, if they are defunct, etc. Thanks!

Glen K

In related TFBO news, and for those interested, I got my cast (last of three) off today, and am now lumbering Frankenstien-like without the aid of crutches. I plan to be on a horse next weekend.

GK

Glen K

While I generally agree with Chef, I'd have to say that the closest the Medieval era proper came to an absolute monarch was William I ("the Conqueror") of England. He basically had the opportunity to (and I'm simplifing here) to start, from scratch, a system laid out the way he wanted and it was mai...

Glen K

Fortunately, there's lots of bareheaded dudes in the Bayeux Tapestry.

Glen K

It does, and that particular arming cap (if it can even really be called that) is (probably) for a frog-mouth type helm.

Glen K

Chef, heres the problem.... you said real swordsman, in real combat... I specifically stated STAGE COMBAT.

uh...

Now in a real fight... hell no I wouldnt use one.... Id use my STARFIRE....(blunt yes but man are they so much more stylish than a baseball bat)

Glen K

hehe, look at that picture: Merlin's a geek.

Cool.

Glen K

Yes, my discussion centered around the SCA, but purposefully included LH and the ren faire crowd to make a point about the varying levels of authenticity encountered within those three kinds of groups. And my point is that comparing those different games only breeds misunderstanding, leads to anger...

Glen K

Thanks Chuck, but anyone who has read anything by Nicolle has been aware of this phenomenon for some time. As we all know for a fact, the only things that originated in pre-crusade Europe were dirt, boorishness, and several types of lower-quality cheese. Everything the knight is wearing can be trace...

Glen K

Oh Lord... Please note that this discussion seems to be focused on authenticty (it's levels and perceptions) within the SCA , and that's perfectly fine and healthy. If posts are made that turn it into an "us vs. them", such post will be edited/deleted at the editor's discretion.... sorry to make the...

Glen K

Like most of us, when I started out I worshipped the day when the MRL catalog would arrive. As I've 'matured', it has become more of a comic book. There are still a few items in there I'd like to get (well, quite a few but not for LH), but by and large I've come to realize that trying to take them s...

Glen K

I think it's futile to expect realism from a game that features elves, dwarves, wizards, dragons, etc.?

Please limit your remarks in this thread to D&D and not the SCA.

Glen K

Chuck, man that isn't funny at all...

I once had an uncle who's friend tried to hump his leg.

Wish I could make it, but then, what would I even do???

Glen K

Cam: Who is that guy? He looks like a bastard...

Glen K

I would recommend you read a copy of "Arms and Armour of the Medieval Knight" by Edge and Paddock, and also "Tournaments" by Barber and Barker.

Glen K

"Egfroth me fecit"

Medieval graffitti is alive and strong! Thanks, that made me chuckle quite a bit.

Glen K

if guilds had anything they had rules and standards to create and maintain monopolies on supply and end finish. You join a guild knowing and expecting to adhere to standards of finish and working practice. Absolutely, but I think the guilds were more concerned with an appropriate level quality/fini...

Glen K

Steve, An EXCELLENT point well made. Of all the things in our encampments that are most obviously "wrong" to the quasi-trained eye I think that wood items are at the top of the list. It is so hard for most of us to have access to the proper woods, or have the time/skillset to prepare an authentic pr...

Glen K

James, Halv, and any other interested parties: We had discussed having this event in VERY late February or early March: early enough (down here) to avoid blazing heat/humidity but early enough to also avoid frequent rains. Originally the event had been planned as a private living history event, whic...

Glen K

Who would win if a Rus Viking and a Samurai fought? And if they dress alike, how would you know?

Glen K

Wow, those look so good...

Man, now I'm REALLY bummed...

And, for what it's worth: see the green shields with the yellow swirly cross? That's the official Fitzosbern look, so all you Saxon types get used to fearing it.

Glen K

Glen, I'm real sorry to hear about what happened. We will get to meet up again, but it might just have to wait until next year Sorry to hear about your troubles, Pete, and glad it's a managable thing. I can assure everyone that the anger and frustration of missing the event far outweighed ANY pain ...

Glen K

Oh Lord, I was dreading this making the rounds.... We got up there, and after about 1.5 hours of getting the horses picketed and the tents set up, I slip in a grassy muddy spot on the hill, turning my left foot outwards. Everyone thought/hoped it was sprained, but... I get to the hospital, yep, ankl...

Glen K

SIGH.....

One more time.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi ... 6562467628

Glen K

Gents, Did a bit of editing to remove strains of cluelessness and references thereunto. It is an interesting article, though, as has been previously stated in terms of 1) how interesting the parallel development of ideals/images/etc is, and 2) the dangers (and, dare I say, complete sillyness) of goi...

Glen K

Why not try Paul direct............

Thanks, Russ, but the quick and simple answer is that it is needed far quicker than Paul could get one to me/Jesse.

Glen K

figured he might have sold it away for some other junk that he resold and then needed a sword again

thhhhppppttttt

Not everything is for sale... well, ok, it is, but the price is REALLY high for some of the stuff.

Glen K

Folks,

I'm looking for a Paul Binns combat sword of any type (as long as it doesn't have a tea cozy pommel). Please leave a message here or contact me via email ASAP if you have one you would like to part with.

Thanks,

GK

Glen K

Bump.

Less than 24 hours to go! Don't forget, $25 off the sale price to any AA member!

Glen K

Bump.

Glen K

LoL, I'm just cleaning out extras...

Although, what do you think I could get for it????

Glen K

This shield still for sale:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi ... 6557934081

Glen K

Damn Yankee gear and you say your from Atlanta...

LoL

1) why do you think I'm getting rid of it?

2) dude... I'm from the rural north Georgia mountains, NOT the cesspit that is Atlanta.

Glen K

Just in case anyone around here is looking into doing American Civil War at some point...

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi ... 6557564407

If someone from the AA wins the auction, it's free shipping; if someone from AA uses Buy-it-Now, I'll knock $25 off the sale price!

GK

Glen K

I find myself most agreeing with Mr. Womble on this fact, but (of course) would like to add my own thoughts in... I easily agree that the primary use of the David vs. Goliath story is one to show that, no matter how weak or small someone/thing is, if they/it has God on their side, they can't lose. G...

"Normans of the Sun" LH group?

WANTED: Paul Binns Combat/live steel sword

Shield for sale

Civil War stuff for sale