Armor
A Look at The Evolution of Protective Armoring thru History
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31st Jul 2021 - From the Old English "to aim at", the Targe was indeed just that. In fact, it's name is were the word "target" derived from. This was the typical infa …
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31st Jul 2021 - Developed in the 16th Century, these were open faced protective head coverings. Made with an attached neck collar, they were characterized by the larg …
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31st Jul 2021 - Seen around the 4th Century A.D. under Constantine, this helmet design was composed of 4 component pieces. The top of the helmet (cap), an attached na …
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31st Jul 2021 - Another widely recognized form of Medieval protective head gear. This simple "hat" was constructed from a single piece of metal or iron. Fashioned wit …
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31st Jul 2021 - The Gorget was a steel collar, worn separately or with protective head gear - designed to protect the neck and portion of the upper chest of it's wear …
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31st Jul 2021 - These form of Chain Mail protective wear were seen in the early 11th Century in many European countries. Primarily nothing more than a Mail collar, it …
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31st Jul 2021 - The Manica was a protective armor component piece designed in the 1st Century B.C. to help protect a "specific" arm of the wearer. Made of iron or bro …
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31st Jul 2021 - Just as important to any sword or dagger was it's incorporation with a shield. The Buckler was a small rounded shield (7 to 20 in circumference). Cons …
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31st Jul 2021 - These were early Middle Ages knee protection. Developed during the transition from Chain Mail and Plate armor, this was a first attempt to protect the …
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31st Jul 2021 - Evolving from the "Knightly Dagger" (or Nobleman's personal sidearm), this 13th/14th Century weapon was part sword and part dagger. The weapon was dev …
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31st Jul 2021 - These were 12th/13th Century attempts at creating protection for the shins. Similar in design to the Ancient Greaves (of Rome and Greece), Schynbalds …
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31st Jul 2021 - A type of helmet developed in the 15th Century, it was seen in most Medieval Kingdom armories. Noted for being the first helmet to completely cover th …