Armor

A Look at The Evolution of Protective Armoring thru History

Japanese Nodowa Neck Armor

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/japanese-nodowa-neck-armor 31st Jul 2021 - As a variation on the Guruwa Neck protection component, The Nodowa was different in that in was smaller and lighter. Made mostly of reinforced heavy l …

Japanese Suneate Guards

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/japanese-suneate-guards 31st Jul 2021 - These protective components were designed to protect The Samuari's lower legs and shin. Reaching their development in the 14th Century, Suneate Guards …

Russian Leather Armor

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/russian-leather-armor 31st Jul 2021 - The first form of Rus protective armor attempted, it was possibly developed around the late 8th Century (and was seen up to the 10th Century). Compris …

Tibetan Lamellar Armor

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/tibetan-lamellar-armor 31st Jul 2021 - Popular in the 16th to 17th Centuries, Tibetan soldiers copied version of Chinese Armor (as well as Mongolian). Using the Lamellar-design pattern (whi …

Byzantine Lamellar

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/byzantine-lamellar 31st Jul 2021 - After the 11th Century A.D., The Byzantine Empire abandoned it's traditional “Front Plate” Armor components – in lieu of a design ve …

Egyptian Cuff and Greave Armor

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/egyptian-cuff-and-greave-armor 31st Jul 2021 - These 2 components were used by many Egyptian Royal Units and Commanders. They were shaped copper or bronze in construction. Versions for the arm exte …

Egyptian War Shield

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/egyptian-war-shield 31st Jul 2021 - The basic Shield used in The Old and Middle Kingdoms, was a large wooden construction, about 4.5 feet in length and 3.5 feet in width. Originally, ani …

Japanese Jingasa Hat

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/japanese-jingasa-hat 31st Jul 2021 - Also meaning “War Hat”, these were some of the earliest forms of protective head covering used in pre-Feudal Japan. The War Hat would cont …

Roman Leather Armor

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/roman-leather-armor 31st Jul 2021 - Although most of Rome's military was “armor clad”, some variations existed with regards to leather armor. Although examples of Roman leath …

Hindi Dueling Claws

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/hindu-dueling-claws 31st Jul 2021 - Developed in India in the 16th Century. These gauntlets were designed for close quarters duels. Made of iron segments, they were wired or riveted in p …

Aztec Chimalli

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/aztec-chimalli 31st Jul 2021 - The traditional War Shield of The Aztec Peoples, The Chimalli was originally composed of Maize Cane with interwoven cotton (or other linen fibers). Th …

Norse Armor

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/norse-armor 31st Jul 2021 - Another misconception with Viking Warrior ethos, was that they were somewhat heavily armored fighters. In theory, they weren't. Again most of what the …