The Armour Archive

Otto von Teich

The name 'beserk' supposedly comes from 'bear sark'. They were said to have the magical ability to change into bears when in a combat induced rage. More than likely though, it was attributed to particularly fierce warriors clad in the skins of strong animals such as bears to strike fear into the ene...

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Looks like a "good un" from what I can see. I'd guess a date more like 1200ad.Great find, I think there are lots of nice rare pieces in small museums in europe..Otto

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Those look GREAT! Its nice to know there is a good armourer only a few hours away. One of these days I'd like to come up and visit your shop. hmmm Shanghi Vitus at the same time....Otto

Otto von Teich

Those look GREAT! Its nice to know there is a good armourer only a few hours away. One of these days I'd like to come up and visit your shop. hmmm Shanghi Vitus at the same time....Otto

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Dang! I'm going to Louisville this weekend for the Model kit convention, A week before the exibit opens ! Ahh well, I'll just have to plan a return trip....Otto

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Good looking gambeson, good looking lady

Keep up the good work!...Otto

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William Fagan used to be a good source for bits and pieces, 20-25 years ago he usedto have 16th cent eblow cops for $40-50. Halves of vambraces for 30-35. Whole vambraces for about 50-70. Pauldrons and spaulders for $100-150. Cabasetts for $350 ect. His prices are Sky high now. Ahh the good old days...

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I looked at the site, and the wedge rivet coif is about 3 1/2" longer. the extra length is in the bottom edge( biggest diameter) making alot more rings. ...Otto

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I know it was popular in the 16th and 17th centurys in Europe.I've got a couple of German cops from the middle of the 16th cent . I'll try and post a pic of them later today or tomorrow..Otto

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Yes,When I saw it back in 1981 it was in a skyscraper on Randolf street, I believe, seems like it was on the 12th floor. The Curator, a Mr. Letiger or Le Tiger? said that when Harding died he left a small fortune to keep the museum running. The place was open by appointment only. The admission was f...

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You might have pulled a muscle in your back or shoulder. A weeks rest will help. Pulled muscles take awhile to heal, torn muscles take forever.Take care, hope you get better, if its still sore in a week, you may need to see the Doctor. Best regards, otto

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http://members.aol.com/ottokits/IMG_0047.jpg http://members.aol.com/ottokits/IMG_0048.jpg Tried to take a pic of the rub, but it didnt show up. Its about 2" long. and 1/8" wide...........Otto

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http://www.varmouries.com/tran_10.html Heres another link..Otto

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Forgot to add, I've got a 48"chest. Its a little snug on me when I have it fully closed without gaps on the side or front. (I hate "gaposis") Might fit better on a 46" chest with a little room for padding.Could adjust down to a 44" chest I think easy.I noticed his price is listed as $725 now on the ...

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I've decided to sell my Corazzina Breastplate from Valentine Armouries. Its The same as what he has pictured on his site,except the lung plates are 16 gauge mild steel.Red velvet. I purchased this about 2 years ago to fight in, but never could bring myself to do it. I knew the velvet covering wouldn...

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wow, just saw this thread refered to from another post. I guess I was lucky to get to view the collection before it was moved. At least I saw the majority of it. I was vast, My wife I had a private veiwing with Mr. LeTiger the former curator. I'd been planning on going to Chicago to see it again. I ...

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I think that during the transitional period, 14th century, they would have worn an elbow or wrist length mail hauberk. I believe the arming doublets with patches of mail, date to the 15th century when the "all white" harness came into use. I may be wrong on this. Some armour from the last quarter of...

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Ahhhhhh. Sweetness...as usual from der meister. I was thinking the same thing with the greave. If I could just reach in the pic and pull it out....I could put that rascal on.... and do a twinkle toe dance...Otto

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Seems like they do a WWII Reinactment at Fort Knox near Louisville every year. You might check with Vitus. He may have some details....Otto

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I'd like to see some pics too! I know he does fantastic work. Hey Jeff, by any chance , did you take a pic or two of them you could post before you shipped them out?....Otto

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Man, That looks like fun! Wish I had the time and $$$ to come out in May.....Otto

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I'm no armourer,but would it be easier to cut the skirt off, then shape it, then weld it back on? ....Otto

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Thats COOOOL ! Are the check plates hinged on the skull of the helm? Like on an armet? Love the sweep of the neck in the profile pic. Love the fluted brow reinforce. Very interesting design. Like nothing I've ever seen, yet it looks like something plausable from about 1500 ....Otto

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Looks like a Great Basinet with a side mount roundnose visor. Might be considered a bit old fashioned by 1460.I think these were most common in the 1st quarter of the 15th cent ....Otto

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Sir Gaston, What is your crest made of ? looks very well sculpted. VERY spiffy....Otto

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Otto von Teich wrote: Eric, I would think a leather suspension liner would be sufficient in the great helm. Would you agree?...Otto I believe that's what I said. Erik AHHHHHH, Sorry, I missed the last line.......Reading to fast....thinking to slow ...LOL...Otto BTW Nice Harness Sir Gaston!

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Eric, I would think a leather suspension liner would be sufficient in the great helm. Would you agree?...Otto

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Wow, I'm impressed. I would have thought the 300 lb crossbow at point blank would have pierced the mail for sure,And I would have thought a good chance for peretration on the backplate with a good square hit at the right angle. You guys make good armour, good armour woiks! l see where different mail...

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Just checked out your website William, Fantastic work Love that KD helmet your working on. Will it be for sale when completed? Wouldnt blame you if you wanted to hang on to that beauty...Otto

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Ahhh a pictures worth 1000 words. And a GOOD line dwawing is better than a photo or film..Great work, I think a book of good sketches with a little written explaination on each page would be invaluable....Otto

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Great job! Keep up the good work. ...Otto

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check out the my harness thread above for one good example of a very well done repro suit for starters. Any book on armour should have some good pics of late 15th century stuff..The English often used Italian armour made with a blend of Italian and Germanic features...Otto

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Are the rerebraces and vambraces seriously noticeably crappier than the rest of it? If so, then I am in desparate need of some remedial armouring tutoring. What is it precisely about them (and the pauldrons, for that matter) that you guys think needs work? Be honest. _________________ I've looked th...

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Oddly, nobody has yet pointed out the inaccuracy that worries me most. What do you guys think of the backplate, upper and lower? Should I replace it or leave it as it is? I like the shaping and contours, do you mean the direction of the overlap on the lames overlaping from the bottom up? It does see...

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Posted: Wed Mar 24, 2004 12:22 am Post subject: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- He's probably better off with a sallet & bevor than an armet. It seems more typical for non-italians. _________________ - Jeff Very Comfortable too! ....otto

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