Armor

A Look at The Evolution of Protective Armoring thru History

Norse Helmets

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/norse-helmets 31st Jul 2021 - Despite popular thought, the iconic Viking (or Norse) “Horned Helmet” - is more of imagination that actuality. Several theories have risen …

Celtic Helmets

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/celtic-helmets 31st Jul 2021 - As we have seen with Celtic defensive gear, more emphasis was placed into head protection that all other types. Conversely, (unlike the highly imagina …

Persian Cavalry Armor

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/persian-cavalry-armor 31st Jul 2021 - Persian Cavalry was normally better protected than the standard Infantryman. Close to The Byzantine Cataphracts, A typical Persian Horseman considered …

Russian Facial Armor

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/russian-facial-armor 31st Jul 2021 - Designed for protection (much like the Japanese Mempo Facial Armor), Face Plates were a common feature in 10th to 15th Centuries Medieval Russia (and …

Russian Component Plate Armor

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/russian-component-plate-armor 31st Jul 2021 - More expensive to make (and thus limiting their use to Royalty, Nobility or selected “Imperial” Troops), Component Plate Armor borrowed it …

Russian Wooden Armor

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/russian-wooden-armor 31st Jul 2021 - Born out of necessity, the Medieval Russian Armor known as “Wooden” Armor was just that – wood! A common feature of 8th to 13th Cent …

Italian Model 33 Helmet

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/italian-model-33-helmet 31st Jul 2021 - The Fascist Armies of Benito Mussolini had adopted The French Adrian Helmet of WW I as the Standard issue of their military Forces. Wishing a more rob …

British Mark III Helmet

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/british-mark-iii-helmet 31st Jul 2021 - Designed to replace The Brodie Helmet of World War One, The Mark III was nicknamed "The Turtle" (Due to it's low set style on the head of the wearer). …

Zulu War Shields

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/zulu-war-shields 31st Jul 2021 - Another important (if not the main) component of a Zulu Warriors equipment, The War Shield was developed even before The amaZulu became a fierce fight …

Chinese Mirror Armor

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/chinese-mirror-armor 31st Jul 2021 - The development of Mirror Armor is seen around the 7th Century. Like European Mirror Armor, it consisted of highly polished (to a mirror like quality) …

Tibetan Cane Shield

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/tibetan-cane-shield 31st Jul 2021 - Seen in great use from the 14th to 16th Centuries, Cane Shields were cheap, easy to produce and very strong shields, favored by Tibetan Warriors. Made …

Japanese Tate-eri ''Pillow''

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/japanese-tateeri-pillow 31st Jul 2021 - The Dou was the traditional (and primary) piece of protective armor for the torso of The Samuari. However, these pieces were heavy and often uncomfort …