Armor

A Look at The Evolution of Protective Armoring thru History

German Stahlhelm

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/german-stahlhelm 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 …

Japanese Type 92 Helmet

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/japanese-type-92-helmet 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 …

British Brodie Helmet

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/british-brodie-helmet 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 …

German Pickelhaube Helmet

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/german-pickelhaube-helmet 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 …

Dendra Panoply

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/dendra-panoply 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 …

Aztec War Helmets

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/aztec-war-helmets 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 …

Mycenaean Armor

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/mycenaean-armor 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 …

English Civil War Armor

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/english-civil-war-armor 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, …

Japanese Haidate Plating

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 …

Japanese Kogake Plates

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/japanese-kogake-plates 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 …

Buff Coat

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/buff-coat 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 …

Japanese Guruwa Neck Armor

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/japanese-guruwa-neck-armor 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 …