Armor
A Look at The Evolution of Protective Armoring thru History
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31st Jul 2021 - Designed in 1916 as an obvious replacement to the traditional German Pickelhaube Spike Helmet, The Stahlhelm would become the most iconic piece of Ger …
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31st Jul 2021 - The Type 92 Helmet (also known as "Tetsukabuto" or "Steel Helmet") was designed and issued in 1932. It would become the principle issue to the standar …
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31st Jul 2021 - The “Brodie” Helmet is the most iconic of World War I pieces. Designed by Englishman John Brodie in 1915, it was known as the Model 1917 H …
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31st Jul 2021 - An iconic piece of history, the German Pickelhaube Helmet was the standard headgear of most Germanic Nations. Originally designed and developed in Pru …
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31st Jul 2021 - These Armor Suits were so named for their first discovery near the Village of Dendra in Greece. Dating to The Mycenaean Era of 1200 B.C. - they are am …
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31st Jul 2021 - Although not traditionally part of the Aztec Warriors protective gear, several “elite” Units of Aztec soldiers wore them. Two known such U …
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31st Jul 2021 - The Mycenaean Peoples were the “last” of The Great Bronze Age civilizations which would evolve into the eventual Greek City States. Their …
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31st Jul 2021 - With the advent of gunpowder and early firearms, Armor for use as a protective measure on the battlefield, had waned into almost non-existence. Still, …
https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/japanese-haidate-plating
31st Jul 2021 - These large metal, wooden and leather plating were designed to protect the upper thigh and hip of the wearer. Large, they were often worn in pairs (fr …
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31st Jul 2021 - Similar in theory to the European Sabaton (or Armored Shoe), Kogake Plating was used in much the same way. Either a single or multi-plated iron coveri …
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31st Jul 2021 - Developed in the 16th Century, Buff Coats were made of Ox hide (cured and treated by hand and by chemical treatment methods). Thick, Buff Coats provid …
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31st Jul 2021 - An early form of Gorget, The Guruwa Component dates back to the 12th Century. Although used by some of the Samurai Warrior-Class, The Guruwa was seen …