The Armour Archive

Bo Harris

I would be interested in seeing an armorer/armor workshop in the area. I went to Kenwrec's garage when he was in Woodstock (has since relocated to Florida) and I did some BotN prep with a few guys near Springfield... wow 8 years ago now. Anyway, I'm in Chicago again now. I am not an armorer myself, ...

Bo Harris

This is most excellent news. I pencilled in my calendar. Hope to hear more before too long

Bo Harris

My recommendation, based on your original post and your comments, is to join an organization (or more than one) that lets you explore your interests and provides occasional venues to display your hobby, socialize, and potentially make some money. These groups can be living history, SCA, or various m...

Bo Harris

John Meyer of Cliffside Armoury wears a bascinet under greathelm. Heavy, but it works well. I know he has made similar setups for a few other people. One factor is whether you want your under-helmet to be SCA legal as well as the combo. I am working on a cervelliere that's 16g and doesn't have full ...

Bo Harris

SOLD, thank you.

Bo Harris

Lurker 2 wrote:If it is for SCA the points are just fine.

It's not.

"Also, this is for Amtgard, not SCA"

Bo Harris

ciozszmloes wrote:Hi there, I'm interested in getting this for a friend. Is it still available?

Yes. I'll hold it for you. Thanks!

Bo Harris

SlMalloy wrote:Would you be interested in a trade or are you just looking to sell?

What are you looking to trade?

Bo Harris

Bump. Thanks for looking!

Bo Harris

https://i.imgsafe.org/ea/ea9dc09c49.jpeg 12g stainless steel bascinet originally from Ironmonger Armory. Welded stainless aventail. Side-mounted bar grill and extra full face visor. Would fit a 23.5-24.5" head the best. Interior is 2 layers of wool sewn in channels stuffed with 1/2" blue foam. Stit...

Bo Harris

I, Lord Arthur Nathaniel Archer, in great service to England and Saint George, shall stand with other nobles of high renown against the Franco-Breton knights for the rights to Brittany herself. Many feats of prowess will be witnessed in this knightly struggle and much renown is to be gained by accep...

Bo Harris

They sell for $460 new from Albion. Is there something special about these swords? Thank you.

Bo Harris

They are fighting awards in the Midrealm. Grant Level. Order of the Red Company and Order of the Gold Mace respectively. CRC: "Given to those who have shown proficiency and leadership in melee and/or tournament combat." OGM: "Given to Companions of the Order of the Red Company who have shown both ex...

Bo Harris

Palymar (not BoTN but ICMF? {with Felix and Robert Downney}) and who?

Ix.

Bo Harris

Great, I'll take it if it's available. I'll PM you with more information.

Bo Harris

Interested in the bow. Do you have any pictures? Thank you.

Bo Harris

There are a ton of depictions of coats of plates from that era. The great majority have a similar slim silhouette.
From the Romance of Alexander:
http://manuscriptminiatures.com/4373/7073/

Bo Harris

I'm very happy with my new dagger. Prompt replies from the seller. Easy payment method and quick delivery. Received as described. I made myself a new sheath for it to suit my personal tastes and look forward to wearing it to upcoming events. Thanks again! Photos (including my new sheath): https://ww...

Bo Harris

We cannot see the torso armor from this effigy, just the surcoat. For mid-14th century your best bet is a coat of plates worn over that mail.

Bo Harris

I'm interested. How long is the blade and/or the total dagger?
Also, I'm happy to send money via Paypal immediately if it's not too long. Thank you!

Bo Harris

PM Sent

Bo Harris

Thank you for the quick response! I'll keep an eye out for any new stock.

Bo Harris

What weight fabric?

Also, are you selling the whole amount or by meter?

Thank you.

Bo Harris

as there is only authentic armor allowed on the Battle of the Nations and other big international tournaments I think your issue is right there. What is "authentic armor"? When you use a term like that many people will assume "historically accurate" or somewhere close. The problem is that the sport...

Bo Harris

How are you pointing the poleyn to the cuisse? Is it sewn into the edge like it was on the padded cuisse or is there a different system? Thank you.

Bo Harris

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SWEET, but you got tiny hands!

I'm not sure in what world Mens Large would be tiny, but ok.

Bo Harris

Bump.

Willing to trade for an SCA Cut & Thrust legal arming sword or the $400.

Bo Harris

13603655_10153731182627218_7725670564248631848_o.jpg I purchased these a few months ago from another person on the Archive. I never wear them. https://armstreet.com/store/armor/hourglass-finger-gauntlets-kings-guard-medieval-armor-sca They fit me well (mens size large glove). New condition. They ar...

Bo Harris

A replica piece or simply merchandise tied to exhibits, whether they be temporary or permanent. My girlfriend and I visited the Viking exhibit at the Field Museum in Chicago. It was lovely but the gift shop at the end had plastic horned helmets, jewelry totally unrelated to vikings or really anythin...

Bo Harris

Why not back off a bit, maybe offer him some support while he works to straighten his life out? He addresses everyone on this forum with an unprovoked, generalized attack with no reference. No one here should have to know his history. Every post should be able to stand up for itself. This one does ...

Bo Harris

This has no place in this forum. Perhaps the off topic section.

Bo Harris

Yeah, now that I see the larger image these are definitely later period than mine. Refined lames much more like those at the other joints I'd guess.

Bo Harris

Do you have a link or a larger picture available? My reproduction gauntlets have lames that utilize the glove and attached leather cuff as support.

Bo Harris

That's 200 years of a transitional period in armor. Let me ask some questions: What size armor are you looking for? Rough height and measurements are helpful when looking for new armor. What style are you looking for, if any? You didn't ask for any mail, which is the primary defense for much of the ...

Bo Harris

Signo, would pitting help? Some actual wear and tear on the structure? I think you have a point about the condition vs. finish.

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