Calling all Normans!

sulla · Post by **sulla** » Thu Oct 07, 2004 10:30 am

I am still knocking a few ideas around... All of you out there who have fought or are currently fighting as a Norman of 1066 through the first crusade, what kind of harness or gear did/do you use? besides the obvious jock'n'cup....

Thanks!
Andy B

James B. · Post by **James B.** » Thu Oct 07, 2004 11:42 am

You need SCA ideas or living history blunted steel ideas?

sulla · Post by **sulla** » Thu Oct 07, 2004 12:10 pm

SCA.

I have a maill hauberk - 14 ga. 38" ID, butted Galvy Steel, coif of same, and helm... But clothing, Gambeson details, hidden protection, footwear, hand protection (i.e basket vs. gauntlet,) kite or round shield, surcoat, kidney belt, whatever, I am undecided on.

Mord · Post by **Mord** » Fri Oct 08, 2004 9:16 am

A couple of books you might want to try:

F.M. Stenton's "The Bayeux Tapestry" (1965). There is an essay by JG Mann concerning arms and armor found there.

D. Nicolle's "Arms and Armour of the Crusading Era, 1050-1350" (1988--this is the original publication date). This work was re-published a couple of years ago.

Mord.

sulla · Post by **sulla** » Fri Oct 08, 2004 1:50 pm

I am searching for them. I actually just ordered Norman Knight 950-1204 Ad (Warrior, No 1), which amazon.com and usps said they delivered to me last Wednesday at 5 pm but never arrived. I was there at the time!

Mord · Post by **Mord** » Fri Oct 08, 2004 2:18 pm

sulla wrote:I am searching for them. I actually just ordered Norman Knight 950-1204 Ad (Warrior, No 1), which amazon.com and usps said they delivered to me last Wednesday at 5 pm but never arrived. I was there at the time!

You will probably only find these books in your library, guy. Fortunately, I'm a librarian. If you don't find copies in your local library, give me a shout.

Mord.