The Armour Archive

Otto von Teich

I noticed that too. 1st time I've seen one like that. "tailbone armour" It looks very functional.

Otto von Teich

I wonder if the plate was hot when the hole was punched through? Perhaps with a somewhat worn out punch ( no longer round on the shaft?)

Otto von Teich

Mac, this is incredible work. I too appreciate the closeup pic of the catch on the bevor. I was just thinking about that type of spring catch that holds the bevor to the breastplate. Its basically the same as the latch on a briefcase. I've been trying to think of other applications and cant come up ...

Otto von Teich

Nice work! The lines are very nice. Thats hard to get right on a sallet. How much are you asking?

Otto von Teich

Jiri Klepac in The Czech Republic is also very good. Hes done a few projects for me.

Otto von Teich

LOL Indeed it did! I must be getting senile. I forgot that conversation! Ahh well. Thanks again for turning me on to the link for the book. It was very helpful last month as I finally worked on several shields myself. I guess I should add the befestigungsriemen to a couple of them. Should be an easy...

Otto von Teich

I've been wondering that myself recently. While the answer makes sense Ernst, why not just use the guige (shoulder strap) to hang it? It seems easier. I think on late period small tournament targets the straps were used to tie it off to the armour as there were no enarmes. And the laces are similar ...

Otto von Teich

I think the last small packages I sent to Europe were about $13.50. ( about 4"x4"x6" boxes.) Might be cheaper in a padded envelope?

Otto von Teich

I get a message. "Sorry, this content isn't available right now" maybe you have a filter on your facebook page? Might need to make it visible to the public?

Otto von Teich

You might find a used medium. Hang in there! You might keep an eye on ebay. Good luck on your quest!

Otto von Teich

Wow! That would be a great deal! But if its to big I guess it wont work. Hopefully you'll find what you need. Sizing could be a problem in mass produced pieces. And custom fit will cost much more.

Otto von Teich

Just curious, whats your price range? And do you want more accurate or less accurate than the example posted by Therion. Which isn't really to bad for the price in my opinion. I think it would be difficult to find one nicer for a cheaper price unless you stumble onto a great deal for a used one.

Otto von Teich

Dang, seems a bit to small for me. I have a 62 cm diameter head. But it seems the outside OD of 74cm should work...hmmm. Are you sure the OD is 74 cm and not 64 cm? How thick is the liner, if there is one? And last but not least, could we get a pic of the interior?

Otto von Teich

Bravo! Very well done! It looks like a full sized piece. The lines are excellent.

Otto von Teich

Domestic USPS ins. is ok, its international where things get sketchy. LOL I did a search on rates. I guessed to Melbourne post code 3001 from Raliegh NC. Weight 15lb. 12"x12"x12" box, value $700. UPS was 323.53 at store, 260.95 online. DHL was 317.87 for fast delivery 357 for superfast delivery. Its...

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Keep in mind if a package is sent USPS international insured, and is lost, you will likely never collect a cent. The USPS will claim the other country lost or damaged the item, the other nation will claim its the USA's fault. No one will pay. I'd suggest DHL or UPS. USPS insurance gives peace of min...

Otto von Teich

Wow...Great find!

Otto von Teich

I used 8 oz medium weight linen on my basinet aventail liner for the inner and outer layers. I think it will hold up well. Nice and heavy without being to stiff. I stuffed it with raw linen flax fibers. It looks like long strawberry blond hair. Thankfully I had a small stash of flax from years ago. ...

Otto von Teich

Sounds like you need to add a little more padding perhaps? Maybe do a different chin strap arrangement.

Otto von Teich

Why yes! Yes I am. LOL pushin 60 now.

Otto von Teich

So.....you found a better place to type all your aggression away? We aint good nuff fer ya anymore..

Damn, just realized I first met you over 30 years ago. Doesnt seem like its been that long.

Otto von Teich

What Amanda said has got to be the best advice so far! I'm sure they might have some loaner gear, and you could make some good contacts.

Otto von Teich

Yes, but it will be heavier to wear and still get dented up. I had a full suit head to toe, 16 and 14 gauge mild steel, it weighed about 85 lbs. And had many nickle sized dents after a couple of years of use. A med carbon steel about the same coverage, in 19 gauge with heavier mild steel helmet weig...

Otto von Teich

Nice acquisitions Wade!

Otto von Teich

Sadly I don't.

Otto von Teich

Thanks Tom and Signo! Yes it will be under a solid, one piece globose breastplate

Otto von Teich

The composite armour at Churburg S-13 is displayed with a hauberk split at least in the bottom front, but as I took another look the slit looks like it probably goes all the way up the front and is closed by leather ties. Makes me think it might have had buckles originally that went missing. If orig...

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If anyone could ever find the molds again, the Aurora Knight models http://culttvman.com/main/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/mwhiteknight021.jpg Monogram bought the molds when Aurora went belly up in the 70's. They reissued the Black, Red, and Gold Knight on Horse just a few years ago. They should be f...

Otto von Teich

Bronze armour was also used in the period of bronze weapon use. Its hard to cut bronze with bronze. Up against iron and steel its not as strong.

Otto von Teich

Thats what I was thinking LOL! But after wrestling with the damn thing for years, I thought "theres got to be a better way" And it looks as if there may be, but I'm not sure it was done circa 1400.

Otto von Teich

Ahh here's one later example. This is what I had in mind originally for mine. But wound up with a longer slit. https://www.bing.com/images/search?q=mail+hauberk+buckle&view=detailv2&&id=93F00A575C531583F3633227897115A5C94B999C&selectedIndex=4&ccid=dIxt5iEx&simid=608004638163471589&thid=OIP.M748c6de6...

Otto von Teich

Question #2...or is it 3? Does anyone think these things were lined? Maybe a layer of linen canvas? Here's another pic of one split all the way, from the Cleveland Museum of Art. https://www.pinterest.com/pin/290200769710551725/ Could this be another pic of the 1st example I've shown?

Otto von Teich

I have a hauberk. It was easy to get on, but to get it off, I had to touch my toes and have someone pull it off. I thought if I would put a short vertical slit in the front (or back, As its reversible) it would be easier to get off, by having a big enough neck opening I could slide it off my shoulde...

Otto von Teich

Great work and great prices! Thanks!

Otto von Teich

Nice work! How much is the Italian Sallet with brass? You forgot to add the price for that one.

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