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Dmitriy

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by lyonnete: Why no dress? Well, I was told it would hide the height of my knees, and hence would be an unfair advantage (I could call shots low that weren't.) <HR></BLOCKQ...

Dmitriy

The book is a Russian illustrated book for children called "From Rus to Russia". It has tons of great illustrations by 3 artists, some of the illustrations are more historical, some less, but they are all very nice to look at. The picture Steve posted is a small section of an illustration of the bat...

Dmitriy

Steve -- whoa! I own a copy of that book. Where did you get it?

Dmitriy

So.. I just now realized that you are asking about limb protection. I am a total dork

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Dmitriy

Vinnie -- now the looking through the basket thing I completely agree on..
One thing that can be said for the sudden popularity of those plastic things is that at least they aren't see-through..

Dmitriy

Jeff, one, we are not discussing SCA, and two, there's too much evidence for leather armour in the East to pronounce such broad statements. Russ -- uh.. hm. Hm. Hmm. Don't know. Some of the Polovtsian Babas show what has been interpreted as leather breastplates. Maybe something along those lines? -D...

Dmitriy

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by Vinnie: Chazz said: "Yeah but can you use your basket hilt to pry open a shield? I've never been told no. Heck, I frequently use my basket hilt to manipulate my opponent's s...

Dmitriy

Vinnie -- Ok http://www.armourarchive.org/ubb/smile.gif I was applying the honorific out of respect, not trying to sound officious. We've met, by the way, not sure if you remember -- I am Brand's squire, fought with a glaive a lot a year or so ago, you gave me a few pointers. I see what you are sayi...

Dmitriy

Egfroth -- I think I am the authenticity police he's referring to http://www.armourarchive.org/ubb/smile.gif Chris is local SCA. Quite authenticity and spiffyness minded http://www.armourarchive.org/ubb/smile.gif . Chris, sent you an e-mail. Basically, as I know nothing about these people, you do wh...

Dmitriy

I have this gut instinct that tells me it's Hrafnasson (note the a).. but I haven't done this properly, as in, with books, in a while.

Dmitriy

Sir Vincenzo, I disagree. There's a world of difference between a punch and contact. I am not allowed to hit you with my shield --but there is no danger in laying it on you. If you can put your shield on my gauntlet without violent contact, go for it. I may not like it because it's an effective tech...

Dmitriy

http://www.ask-vikingekampgruppe.dk/english20.html

Saw the armour in person at Estrella, it's nice. The guy who made it kis pretty knowledgeable, and very friendly.

Dmitriy

I just choked on my poppyseed strudel, Vitus http://www.armourarchive.org/ubb/smile.gif . One of these days I'll start using a cetergripped kite. To answer the original question -- most of the central West guys actually strap it neither horizontal nor like a heater. I'll try to get pics.

Dmitriy

I just recently bought a pair of legs from Eric -- they fit like a dream.

Dmitriy

Ow, ow, Richard, you are making my sides hurt... that was so funny.

Oh man. Wow..

Dmitriy

Thanks AG.

-D

Dmitriy

Klaus, Bob -- thanks, exactly what I needed.

I especially appreciate the breakdown by nationalities, too often everyone gets lumped into "Europe".

-Dmitriy

Dmitriy

More to the point..
Were Sallets used during the Hundred Years War and if so, when?

-Dmitriy

Dmitriy

Just looking for a quick answer from someone who knows this kind of thing off the top of his head -- what's the approximate period in which Sallet helmets were in use in France and/or England?

Dmitriy

Can you check? I don't know if you are local.

Dmitriy

I was looking at the pictures Flonzy posted on his website ( http://home.armourarchive.org/members/flonzy/eventpicsmusphilly.htm) and I am wondering about <a href=http://home.armourarchive.org/members/flonzy/images/philly03/full/Image02.jpg>this helmet:</a>. Does anyone know what its provenance is? ...

Dmitriy

Neat! Thanks

-D

Dmitriy

You know what's funny?
http://www.armourarchive.org/ubb/Forum3/HTML/003578.html

(I think the worksmanship is nice, even if the belt isn't period..)

Dmitriy

Yes
I'd like all ugly armour banned

Uh oh need to get a new helmet..

Dmitriy

Wade, I didn't mean detailed, but things like "welded from two halves (left and right)" I've been researching this group of Russian helmets, and short of going to the Hermitage, taking one out of its display case, flipping it over, and looking for myself, I can't find out if it was welded or raised ...

Dmitriy

Steel thickness, cruicial dimensions. Construction methods -- things not obvious from the pictures, like existence of welds, etc.

Dmitriy

Lu-shan, that looks great! Would love to see more pictures.

-Dmitriy

Dmitriy

Wait back up a second.. two brothers, Uther and Luther?

Dmitriy

Warclub -- I haven't tried it, or seen it done, but the article I cited above suggests that this particular suit was lined with some sort of canvas backing.
They don't have much to go on in terms of evidence, might be wrong.

Dmitriy

The article lacks specifics about the armour (like how the rows are connected). From my reading of it, the original lacing material is partially preserved (cloth covering and backing is only present in traces). On closer re-reading, it's possible the author only posited that the plates were laced to...

Dmitriy

Actually, Yes.
http://www.geocities.com/kaganate/bekbeke.html

Dmitriy

David -- I have the same plates (18 ga stainless though), swords don't catch. Just an FYI. If you like them ovelapped the way you have them better, more power to you, just be aware of the historical context.

Dmitriy

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by David Blackmane: It also depends on the overlap. T-Bob overlaps his with the overlap ascending, while mine is laced descending. That changes the over all performance and fun...

Dmitriy

The whole point of lamellar is that it moves with you. Lace the horizontal rows tight, and the vertical loose (not too loose, but with some give).
-D

Dmitriy

Oh no

I loved that kit..

Good lamellar article

When were Sallets used?

Question re Philadelphia museum armour