The Armour Archive

Otto von Teich

GREAT NEWS! My new garb will be here Thursday from H.E.! Just in time hee hee. I called them today to check on the order, and they shipped it yesterday!....Otto

Otto von Teich

Its almost impossible to see in the pic, but there were sliding rivits in the front,hidden by the washers. Note square and irregular homemade washers,typical for old armour,seems they just snipped off a piece of plate whenever washers were needed.Remnants of some old petrified leather visable...Otto

Otto von Teich

hmmmmm, ok.. heres the interior LOL.....otto [img]http://members.aol.com/ottokits/IMG_0373.jpg[/img]

Otto von Teich

Heres a pic of the interior of one from my ex-personal collection.example is mid-late 16th cent german.....Otto
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Otto von Teich

I agree with Eric on that, I think you can do much better than san miguel, and probably spend less money too!.....Otto

Otto von Teich

I've got a couple of pretty good books,come on over and check them out, I've got a great scale model of a norman keep with detailed interior too, a few other scale models that might give you some ideas......Otto

Otto von Teich

Lord Murdock forgot to mention that he looks pretty spiffy himself! .......otto

Otto von Teich

Awwwwwwww........shucks.....heehee..Otto

Otto von Teich

OK, Thanks guys, I still think all the plates used came from remnants of COP's found.He may have had two backplates and one breast for example, and spliced them together,making a fauld from a back.He did reuse all original rivets from the plates for replacing the velvet covering,so I suspect it may ...

Otto von Teich

I'll be there! Silly question, but do you think we might get to do a rebated sword demo? Probably not since its SCA. :^(
.......Otto

Otto von Teich

I'm aware of the argument that the configuration at the Met may not be historically accurate.The 1st time I ever heard this was here on the AA board. What is the main reference for the the plates not belonging together? A recent study? Just getting very curious, thanks, otto

Otto von Teich

Hey Steve, Your right, there are five main assembleys.the plates in each assembly are held together with internal leather straps. 19 plates total.each front half includes 1 large lung plate and 2 fauld plates.for a total of 6 plates. the upper back plate is large,covering the shoulders.and the 2 hal...

Otto von Teich

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Otto von Teich

Try this link, It shows a copy of the one at the met, front, back, ans inside out. Otto
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Otto von Teich

Great work Wade, I'd say you can still make the steel do whatever you want it too!Are you thinking of taking any commisions?
......Otto

Otto von Teich

I just got my Corrazina Wednesday afternoon from Valentine Armouries. I havnt fought in it yet ,but it is very comfortable to wear and beutiful to look at.Protection should be excellent. I had him make the main lung plates in 16 gauge steel. While the vertical hip plates may or may not be historicly...

Otto von Teich

Thanks Bascot, Those pics turned out Great!
....Otto

Otto von Teich

Well Norman, the SCA heraldic systym is loosely based on Enlish heraldry.It really doesnt have anything to do with Germanic heraldry.In Germany there are quite a few divisions and charges you wont see in England.In Europe family arms were more important than personal arms.Sure, some of the High nobi...

Otto von Teich

They were indeed riveted on. Usually made from silk,sometimes backed with velvet in a contrasting color.....Otto

Otto von Teich

Thanks for the tip Ron, Some great sites out there I wouldnt have found without you! Thanks again, Otto

Otto von Teich

A bit of trivia on Polish heraldry for those interested. A quote from "Heraldry of the World" by Carl v.Volborth. "Most of the divisions and charges common to the rest of European heraldry are almost unknown in Poland.On the other hand many Polish caots of arms have various rune like and cipher like...

Otto von Teich

It makes perfect sence to me AB.I'm sure a few more great helms had mail attached at the bottom than survived.The late ones date to the same period as the bascinet, and I think similar techniques were experimented with.Often they would wear the great helm over the bascinet (bascinets that appear to ...

Otto von Teich

The Present painting in darkened silver and gold dates from 1626, beneath it is older painting in black and gold, black with a zig zag edging in gold around the bottom.It cannont be determined at present weather or not the later was the original paint.There is no mention as to weather or not the mai...

Otto von Teich

Hi Scott, Yes indeed, cop fans can be dated.It seems like the Early 15th century may have produced some of the most varied designs.I would recomend having a look at "British and Continental Arms and Armour" by Charles Henry Ashdown, I just saw a few hardcover copys of this book at Barnes and Noble l...

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Glad you had fun Robert, It was a pleasure to play with you lads.I only wish I would have arrived earlier! We must do it again soon!.I should have your crests done before fall, hint hint, wink wink, nugde nudge!..otto

Otto von Teich

Your too modest Bascot,In my opinion,you had the finest armour and the finest encampment by far.....Otto

Otto von Teich

Henri, I likes it!.....otto

Otto von Teich

Ohhhh Man, I wish I had some extra cash, I would make him an offer. I want a MacPhearson piece soooo baaaaad!....Otto

Otto von Teich

Alas, I should add that the French government has no legal sway in the US, and I believe Historic Re-enactment groups are exempt from law in the use of Arms, even in England and France.IE,If you are re-enacting the battle of Bosworth Field,its quite alright for one member to portray Richard III,anot...

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I must admit I made a gross mistake on an earlier post.While digging though boxes in the basement for yard sale stuff Friday,I found the "good Book" on heraldry.This has been missing for about 8 years LOL.A qoute from the book." In France coats of arms are protected by law,and it is punishable to us...

Otto von Teich

Hello Julie, I have a copy of "The Courts of Europe" that has a picture of the "Thousand Flowers" tapestry which shows the Arms of the Duke of Burgundy, made for Charles the Bold. It doesnt include the flint and steel But has the crest and the collar of the Golden Fleece.If you like I can send you c...

Otto von Teich

Indeed, Bascot has THE coolest stuff. It was a pleasure meeting you this weekend Bascot,I hope we can get together again soon! If your ever down in Alabama give me a call! ..Otto

Otto von Teich

I've hand sewn all my recent stuff. I've used cotton and cotton thread.The two main reasons I've hand sewn is because my wife wont use the machine LOL, and I do get a slight thrill from doing it myself the old fashoned way. I plan on going to linen on the next projects..Otto

Otto von Teich

Uriel, you might try; Sable seme de lys argent a pegasus sejant or. Its simple, and just might pass.....Otto

Otto von Teich

I should add this, while I believe its Ok to display arms in France,The use of any title is a no no.If you claim to be the Duke of Bourbon,or a Prince ect.Even if its a legitimate claim,I think you might get in BIG trouble,Man those guys can hold a grudge LOL..Otto

Polish Heraldry !