The Armour Archive

Otto von Teich

Otto - your sword and armor probably were made by Marx. Those were the "toys" that inspired my life long obsession. As to the linked Sears "Grace Collection" helmet - do you think the ad repeated "Clamshell Close Helm with Chain Mail Aventail" "Clamshell Close Helm with Chain Mail Aventail" "Clamsh...

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Theres probably more to be found...I wouldnt rule out "site salting" however..hmmm

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Eric the Redbud.

I'm not to shocked. Hemp makes great rope. Thanks for sharing!

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My first sword came from JC Pennys in 1969. My brother bought a suit of armour from them at the same time.

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Wow...thats art! I wish I had 1200 euros.. I normaly dont like that late of a style..but I think I'm falling in love!

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I always thought that style would be a perfect balence between finger mobility and protection. Well, as close to perfect as one can get! LOL..They look great!

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I'm sorry for your loss. my condolences.

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Well done! Great work!

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Those are sweet! Do you mind me asking the price?

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Great news..and I had to look up fap myself...never heard the term up till now. Is there any three letter cobo that doesnt mean something ...weird..anymore?

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Well now, I know what I want done when I die...

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Lookin good Johann!

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I know there are at least two types of Del tin. The old ones were made from German steel from the Krupp works, then they changed to a different cheaper steel. Then to confuse matters further, MR , who sold del tin in the US, started selling knockoffs of their patterns from Pakistan or India? Those h...

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http://www.wz-newsline.de/lokales/rhein-kreis-neuss/neuss/60-tote-auf-dem-turnierplatz-1.615169 According to this article it was 60-100 dead. But was it hot tempers or hot weather? Hmmm...I might belive the hot tempers were more to blame. perhaps its an old PC version of the story to make the knight...

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And sometimes they didnt deal with it well. At the tournament at Neuss (Germany) in 1241, over eighty knights are said to have died, having suffocated in their helmets from the heat and dust. I think they liked to launch major military ventures in the cooler months when possible. Plate armour is ver...

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Wow! well done!

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I think if they have the proper shape they may or may not fit. If they dont have the proper shape they cant fit anyone. I'm not an armourer (though I've dabbled) but I believe they are the most difficult pieces to make properly. The complex curves have to be done by a "sculptor in steel" :wink: Good...

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Hope it fits Jess! Those greaves alone are worth that price!

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Wow..What he said. Cant believe it hasnt sold yet. Everyone must be as broke as me! Those greaves are sweet. Cuisses not bad either. Arms ok, I have a feeling the sabotons were made by someone else. Still not bad, but later period than the rest. And maybe not quite as well done. Still, one heck of A...

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But, you'll also notice, hes using his great helm for his pillow. So, while highly decorative, its still fully funtional. At this time, they would still wear the great helm over the great bacinet for the tourny.

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Keep in mind a wild boar can gut you pretty quick. A somewhat...dangerous sport. Make sure you know what your doing!

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As a side note, the hardest blow I ever recieved was from a rubber mace head. More force than from a two handed Del Tin! The Orle is a padded wreath that fits between the bacinet and great helm, and works kinda like a suspension liner...in a way. The torse fits on the outside of a great helm, and I ...

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WOW! Thanks! Great stuff! Great little (never) seen details. And seeing the armour being worn...wow...esp the Henry VIII suit! and the jousting harness! Wow..I never knew this video existed. Thanks again for sharing. Thats about the best half hour I ever had! LOL..

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You cads! Spiced Ham in a can made America GREAT! Spam , the cornerstone of America. It got us through the Revolution, the great war of northern aggression and two World wars..or three. It was packed in the belly of the Mayflower. Why...even Dan'l Boone foundered on Spam and sweet taters. :shock: Wh...

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Is it the colour of....spam?

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On Oct 24th I ordered nothing, yesterday something showed up. What in the hell is going on? I demand a refund! When I buy nothing I expect nothing in return. I'm pissed..and I'm telling everyone I know! Also in the begining, my non sent emails recieved no answers..in a prompt fashion... Now a day la...

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And if you need a place to spend the night, I'm only an hour or so away. Though we havnt met, The wife and I would enjoy having you over. We were good friends of Vitus back when the world was young. LOL..Plus it would give me an excuse to see Wade and Tom. I have a few authentic toys too, and some n...

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Well done! great lines!

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Sounds really good...might be to soon for me to commit 100%. I'll need to see how the finances are when the time comes. But yes..I wants em.

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Crap... I needed the validation.... What th' heck have I been doing for the past 21yrs? Ugo, if ya know whats good fer ya, ya should shut up and lay down, da don tinks yer dead...yer better off dat way.. :wink: A little known fact, the entire "Highlander" concept came from the well known practices ...

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Wow! well done!

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I think they are for tournament use, to use with clubs (behoard sp?) They have a lighter weight with the pierce work. Those look to be of a later date than the few other examples I've seen.

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Well done! And the 1st project beyond spaulders? Wow..Your well on your way to greatness! Good eye! You have the artistic talent it takes.

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Your welcome! And how they attach, I'm not sure. There are often pairs of holes around the top for fastening the crest with laces. I'm thinking the torse was maybe sewn to the mantle or cape and those attached to the crest somehow. Maybe laced on to the crest? Or everything (crest, mantle and torse)...

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Those are NICE! Great price. I'm tempted on the large one.

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