The Armour Archive

Gethin

Theo,
Check your p.m. and email.
I am interested in Wisby and can paypal you as soon as you say yes!

Gethin

Was it the way I phrased my question, or does no one have an idea?

Gethin

Hi all, In Phoebus' Book of the Hunt I found this image of a huntsman. This particular manuscript is dated circa 1410. [img]http://home.armourarchive.org/members/gethin/Misc/Hunter.jpg[/img] I think that the cote is a houpeland variant, but I am not positive. What I am most interested in is the hat....

Gethin

I have not seen another along the lines of what you want here, but you never know.

http://www.publicsurplus.com/

Gethin

I could not find it on wal-mart.com, but I found something similar at petsmart. the small bone on the left.
Problem is it's blue.

Gethin

I think that there might be a little confusion becouse in the title of the first post, Sir Vitus uses the word hurt. Within the text of the question, the word injure is used. Within the context of the contests that we engage in, we are trying to "hurt" each other. We cause physical discomfort and ac...

Gethin

Thanks man,
Now there's another dent in the underside of my desk!
Damn armour porn!!

Gethin

I am very pleased that Sir Garreth recieves such high praise. His product is one of the best gambesons directed at S.C.A. fighting. I can not say that I had a good experience, as I ended up cancelling my order with him. Sir Garreth is very up front as to his production schedule, which I appreciate. ...

Gethin

This is the most recent issue of Scientific American?

Gethin

knoch wrote:I love the Idea of this tourney and would love to Be included but my kit is no longer up to Snuff.

As one member of Sturmbock to another, I say to you with love: You have a year. Get it up to snuff and have fun!

Gethin

Hello Gest, I hope that you will forgive me for being dense, but I am unure as to which item you are responding to. I think that you are responding to the bargrill documentation. I (personally) am unconcerned about their use, but wanted to express my opinion as to their historical use. In any case, ...

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Concerning the cross-dressing of women As an aside and having nothing to with the discussion- Once worked at a theatrical costume shop that did Holloween rentals. I once had a lady try on an Italian Ren outfit. Oh my stars and garters! Ever since, I have loved to see women wear mens 14th and 15th c...

Gethin

Really where? I've seen the same few pics of grills on anything close to 14th Century for the past few years. My apologies for not responding sooner. Perhaps what I am seeing, you have already seen. There is of course the Alter image that Brian Price points to. I recall seeing perhaps four more ima...

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A dagger is much lighter and can be easily laced to the plaque belt or the jupon, not needing a sturdier belt beneath, like in your viable theory, Gethin. -Tasha Why thank you! I've got warm fuzzies now. The dagger lacing (or attached) to the belt is quite possible. I went with suspended by a belt ...

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Gilbert did say "According to SCA organization policies: "All persons are assumed to be of noble lineage." Now.. how that person actually dresses themselves is up to them. But for the Emprise, there will be standards. Just a reminder." Gilbert, you are quite right about the SCA expectation. With th...

Gethin

Aaron,
The last info that I have puts de Lacey in AnTir.
I hope that this helps.

Gethin

Oh sweet Jesu!
Thank you SO much for putting the effort into making the survey and website. That is something I will constantly refer back to.

Gethin

I recently had a theory pop into my head concerning hip/plaque belts. As seen in these two images Insde view sword sitting on hip The sword belt is underneath and passes through slits in the jupon (term used as found on the site) and the scabbard sits at the hip. What if there was also slits for the...

Gethin

Greetings To enable the discussion for the requirements to coherent, this thread has been created. I will be happy to adjust the title if we need seperate discussions on martial kits (participants of the tourney) and civilian (spectator). How authentic should the kits be? Skin out or will there be c...

Gethin

Hi, I would say that they look nice. Basic shape is good and you put a very nice finish on them. The creasing on the metacarpal looks a tad odd to me. I think that it appears that creases are too severe (deep) and small (width). I think that the gauntlet will end up riding to far from the hand, inst...

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" 3. Visitors or invitees? Due to garb requirements will this be something where spectators are also pre-approved? If people show up in so-so soft kits will the be turned away? Or will they be put in a special area? Inside the ropes must conform to the final requirements that are agreed upon. I have...

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Note another historically-based option is that you can wear a sword belt ---AND--- a plaque belt. The sword belt goes around the real waist (and carries the sword) and the plaque belt goes about the hips (and carries the dagger). I recently had a theory pop into my head concerning this. As seen in ...

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For noncombattants, we should just have examples of what is acceptable dress from head to toe for different stations. Then they will be allowed on that day or not. It is upto them to make sure they have it correct. Once again I ask.... Finally, how restrictive will the rules be? Period fabric, no o...

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A sugestion as far as food and drink. Why not have a period potluck? Everyone bring a documentable dish and/or beverage that will serve 10(?) people. The numbers may need to be adjusted, dependant estimated attendance. As far as attendent to the combatants, this could be a wonderful opportunity to i...

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Josh Warren wrote:http://www.cottesimple.com/armourarchive/Battle30_2006/DSCN0088.JPG

What's that 15th century cuirass doing there? I thought this was a very strict 14th century mafia only event...

More to the point: Is that a bascinet that the person is wearing with a German gothic breastplate?

Gethin

Duke Criadoc of the bow has used one for quite awhile.

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Gethin wrote: By Corpora-no. Just out of curiosity, could you tell me where in Corpora you find this? If I understand correctly Kingdom law is under Corpora, so if Copora forbids the use of the collar, then no kingdom can allow it. I do not believe Corpora says anything about collars (unadorned cha...

Gethin

By Corpora-no.
But, by kingdom it would depend. More than likely it would be used as a collar of estate, for example.
Check your kingdom sumptuary laws.

Gethin

And??????!!!!!!!

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A related question,
Master G was the "middle man" for a person who made laminate shields.
Does anyone know how to contact that person?

Gethin

I agree with Allen, but I know you all hate me so thats ok. If it is out of the question to have a seperate section, why is there a ask duke whatshisnuts? I could not care if another form is created or what people think of you Mike. I am, however, getting tired of the disrespect (on all sides) that...

Gethin

Geoffrey,
I was under the impression that Michael's cross was red on a white backround, like George's. Could you point me to your source?

Gethin

Hi all,
I found this image recently, and was wondering about them. These are apperantly from the Churburg collection (could not find anything on the Churburg site.). Any information would be appreciated.

Gethin

Jehan,
I sent you a pm via the Archive.

Gethin

Jehan de Pelham wrote:This is exactly the sort of thing I need to make pilgrimage to.

John
Jehan de Pelham, esquire and servant of Sir Vitus
www.mron.org

Thus the bait is taken!

Jehan, I will p.m. you later this evening.

I need some help with identifying a hat and cote

Hypothesis concerning hip belts

Kit Requirements for the Emprise of the Golden Rope

Does anyone have any information on these Gauntlets?