The Armour Archive

adamstjohn

This is for a new lightweight rig. My current stuff is too heavy and messes with my tendonitis...

adamstjohn

Thanks!

adamstjohn

Thanks guys. My one-trick-pony fighting style is basically founded on the idea that I will poke people in the face half an inch before they think I can, so that 10% might be crucial for me. Looks like I'll stick with cops.

adamstjohn

Hi guys,

I'm thinking of building some plastic (hidden) bazubands, but I have never worn that kind of arm protection, so I have a question.

Is it possible to fully extend the arm (think "spear thrust") in bazubands? It looks to me like they must limit extension at some point.

AE...

adamstjohn

EvaJohanna studios have a name for coronets, 16th century "Cranach" collars and much other wonderful medieval-ness (alongside some cool, freaky steampunky stuff.) And just now they are having a Valentine's sale at a whopping 25% off for a few days... https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak...

adamstjohn

See more of Eva Johanna's work (she's also called Baroness Nordmark in the SCA) at her Facebook page. Coronets, collars and nucleases for the ladies, pure fantasy and even some freaky steampunk stuff. I think it's brilliant, but she's my wife. ;) https://www.facebook.com/evajohanna.arts.crafts?fref=...

adamstjohn

Nah, Sutton Hoo is centuries before what we usually call Viking - though it has been suggested that the dynasty were fairly recently arrived from Scandinavia.

adamstjohn

Konstantin is awesome.

adamstjohn

adamstjohn

These might also help:

viewtopic.php?f=2&t=76433&hilit=wanna+be+celtic

viewtopic.php?f=14&t=53179&hilit=celtic+warrior

and of course:

viewforum.php?f=14

adamstjohn

This might also help: viewtopic.php?f=2&t=76433&hilit=wanna+be+celtic

adamstjohn

(I'm assuming SCA, as you use the word persona .) Hmm, I think you'll need to pin yourself down more by location and date. "Gaelic" refers to members of a language group, up to and including modern Scottish, Irish and Manx people - but I doubt you'll want to be wearing modern military uniform. ;) If...

adamstjohn

The links in mail have plenty of room to move (there is much more air than metal), so mail is very flexible - there is no "grinding". Bending a knee is absolutely no problem. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oC0qDPrW718 I would say skirts are not especially common in the history of armour. You have An...

adamstjohn

Mail chausses: https://www.google.de/search?q=mail+cha ... 60&bih=530

Tonlets (flap-proof): https://www.google.de/search?q=tonlet&s ... 60&bih=530

Cheers

Aeth

adamstjohn

Mail chausses: https://www.google.de/search?q=mail+cha ... 60&bih=530

Tonlets (flap-proof): https://www.google.de/search?q=tonlet&s ... 60&bih=530

Cheers

Aeth

adamstjohn

PS Karl, I believe you were Prince of Drachenwald at my very first event (Ferris Barracks, Erlangen). Thanks for the inspiration! There are not many things that I enjoy hearing more than that. Do I recall correctly that you knew Sir(Saint) Mathieu de la Croix? I did not live far away near Schwäbisc...

adamstjohn

Thanks all. My wife makes these from vintage and modern castings and jewels, and from hand-made parts. I watch her do it every day, and the the detail and care is extraordinary. She even has "secret features" which only the owner and the maker know about... She's recently put an extended portfolio o...

adamstjohn

My wife makes beautiful crowns, coronets, circlets and other medieval or historically-inspired bling like necklaces and collars. I think it is stunning stuff, but take a look yourself. Here is a pinterest, just of her headgear: http://pinterest.com/evajohannastud/sca-crownscoronetscirclets-ive-made/...

adamstjohn

I walked into this place for the first time this month (I'm local to it).

If it's real, it's a *stunning* collection - way better than, say, the Germanisches Nationalmuseum.

So, although I don't have the knowledge to judge, I am dubious.

adamstjohn

Wow, that's fantastic!

adamstjohn

Mattmaus,

Danzig? The town, or the band?

A

adamstjohn

Thanks everyone! I'll have a look at your suggestions.

And thanks for the welcome, Fearghus!

adamstjohn

Hi guys, I've been away, but I'm back and looking for a helm for my new SCA armour. I'm going for a 600 AD East Anglian, but not the Sutton Hoo helm. (Too famous :) ) I know there are no extant helms from this place and period, but it might be based on continental or Scandinavian examples... I'm out...

adamstjohn

Keeping the price down to encourage new fighters?

That, right there, is a first class gentlemanly act.

If we ever meet, dinner is on me.

adamstjohn

It's used on the battlefield sometimes - where it is more likely to be useful. But it has no place in the Order of Precedence...

adamstjohn

1. Pre-hydrate. 2. Wear a linen or wool inner layer. On hot days, soak it (and wring it out) before you fight. Works wonders. 3. Always seek shade. PS Germany can get pretty hot. We get several days each year over 35 degree days (95 fahrenheit), and the maximums are over 100 F. It's not Death Valley...

adamstjohn

Hmm...

adamstjohn

Any ideas, folks?

adamstjohn

(Chesapeake) Armour on Craiglist - owner clueless - hope it's not stolen?

http://norfolk.craigslist.org/for/3360273438.html

adamstjohn

Friends,

I'm looking for some four-pointed star (mullet) belt studs, preferably in bronze.

Any ideas?

Thanks!

AdamL

adamstjohn

iaenmor wrote:Very nice. Not only is the clothing nice but the lighting just seems to get the mood right.

Adam you are obviously blessed.

I am, but thank you!

Adam

adamstjohn

As the beautiful Wilhelmina says, we have here neither Landsknecht, Bumlerine or Kampfrauen. These are the clothes of wealthy citizens at court or at a fancy social occasion, not for slogging through the mud or sitting at the campfire. You'd find these in the "high end later period German" rack. i s...

adamstjohn

Hi!

This is majorly non-medieval, but I'm looking for someone selling replica stone tools.

I'd like a European hand-axe (doesn't really matter which period) of sufficient quality to serve as a gift to a professional archaeologist.

Does anyone know a reputable source?

Cheers

AdamL

adamstjohn

Thanks everyone!

adamstjohn

Excellent job. You will be making a great contribution to the atmosphere of the day!

Re: Bazubands and spear

Re: Forest Battle at Double Wars XXVIII in Drachenwald

Re: Bazubands and spear

Bazubands and spear

Awesome coronets & necklaces for Valentines, mostly for her

Re: Who's making coronets?

Re: Celtic/Gaelic armor??

Re: Celtic/Gaelic armor??

Re: Crowns, coronets, circlets, laurel wreaths...

Re: Celtic/Gaelic armor??

Re: Celtic/Gaelic armor??

Re: Celtic/Gaelic armor??

Re: Artist looking for help on leg armor in general

Re: Artist looking for help on leg armor in general

Re: Artist looking for help on leg armor in general

Re: Crowns, coronets, circlets, laurel wreaths...

Re: Crowns, coronets, circlets, laurel wreaths...

Crowns, coronets, circlets, laurel wreaths...

Re: Museum Collection in GERMANY (not Russia)

Re: Wanted: SCA helm, suitable for 600 AD Anglian; new or us

Re: Wanted: SCA helm, suitable for 600 AD Anglian; new or us

Re: Wanted: SCA helm, suitable for 600 AD Anglian; new or us

Wanted: SCA helm, suitable for 600 AD Anglian; new or used

Re: Starter buckets

Re: Why don't Squires exist?

Re: How did the men-at-arms in southern europe deal with hea

Re: WTB belt studs, four-pointed star

Re: WTB belt studs, four-pointed star

(Chesapeake) Armour on Craiglist - legit?

WTB belt studs, four-pointed star

Re: This is Why you want to be a Landesknecht

Re: This is Why you want to be a Landesknecht

Want a replica stoneage handaxe (eg flint)