Armor
A Look at The Evolution of Protective Armoring thru History
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31st Jul 2021 - These types of shields were seen in the early Middle Ages and continued through (in some form), into the 13th Century. Common among foot soldiers, the …
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31st Jul 2021 - Early in Chain Mail development - The Haulbert, which featured a Chain Mail “shirt”, was especially designed to be long. Extending to the …
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31st Jul 2021 - One of the most widely recognized helmets of Ancient Greece, The Corinthian helmet originated in Corinth from the early 4th Century B.C. - well into t …
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31st Jul 2021 - Also identified as “”Hero Armor”, these components were Cuirass or Breastplate type constructions. Made of bronze, they were designe …
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31st Jul 2021 - Originating in Ancient Greece around the 4th Century, this helmet is thought to have originated in Thrace or Dacia. Unique for it's shape, it was popu …
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31st Jul 2021 - Seen in the 4th and 5th Centuries B.C. - The Chalcidian originated in the City of Chalcis. It was predominately used in Southern Greece Armies. Made o …
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31st Jul 2021 - Aventail was a flexible chain mail covering or "curtain", that attached to the sides and rear of a helmet - hanging loose. The entire face was covered …
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31st Jul 2021 - Developed in Heraklion (Crete), this shield was innovative in it's design in the 3rd Century B.C (carrying onward to the later 12th Century B.C) …
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31st Jul 2021 - Seen around the 5th Century (and carrying onward into Ancient Roman), The Attic Helmet was similars in design to The Phrygian Helmet (in general const …
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31st Jul 2021 - Seen in the 5th Century B.C., The Apis Shield was a rounded wooded protective device carried by Greek infantry in battle. They were 3 feet in diameter …
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31st Jul 2021 - Chain Mail can trace it's linage back to the days of Ancient Rome (in some forms) - when it was known as "Lorca". By The Middle Ages, it's design had …
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31st Jul 2021 - Seen around the 3rd Century, Konos Helmets were bronze conical shaped head protective gear. They were popularized by The Macedonian Armies. They featu …