Armor

A Look at The Evolution of Protective Armoring thru History

Japanese Manju-No-Wa

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/japanese-manjunowa 31st Jul 2021 - Developed (and evolved from) the 9th Century to the mid 15th Century, Japanese component Armor (like it's European cousins), was heavy and uncomfortab …

Japanese Wakibiki

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/japanese-wakibiki 31st Jul 2021 - Worn over the shoulders, Wakibiki was a form of cloth and leather underarmor. Used to form a barrier between the upper shoulder and portion of chest a …

Chinese Ming Shield

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/chinese-ming-shield 31st Jul 2021 - Used by Ming Dynasty of the 13th Century, The Typical Ming Shield was a circular wooden shield, reinforced by a thin layer of bronze or iron plating. …

Assyrian War Helmets

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/assyrian-war-helmets 31st Jul 2021 - Assyrian Infantry and Cavalry Units (as did other Ancient Nations with an experienced military), wore helmets for the protection of their soldiers). S …

Hindu Parrying Shield

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/hindu-parrying-shield 31st Jul 2021 - Seen in limited use in Northern India, this shield was slightly larger than a standard Buckler-type shield. Roughly 2.5 feet in diameter, the Parrying …

Assyrian Armor

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/assyrian-armor 31st Jul 2021 - As we have seen, The Assyrians were a highly organized and effective military machine. In addition to their own developments in military tactics and w …

Japanese Kikko Armor

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/japanese-kikko-armor 31st Jul 2021 - Dating to the 14th Century, Kikki Armor was a form of protective armor favored by foot soldiers of the Lower Class. In construction, The Kikki was com …

Aztec ''Cotton'' Armor

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/aztec-cotton-armor 31st Jul 2021 - The Aztec Empire's military Forces (although primitive by European standards), were highly ingenious with regards to the types of weapons and protecti …

Muslim Misurka Helmet

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/muslim-misurka-helmet 31st Jul 2021 - Not traditionally a Helmet (but used the same), The Misurka was popular with many 10th thru 14th Century Muslim Units during The Crusades. Designed to …

Persian Infantry Armor

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/persian-infantry-armor 31st Jul 2021 - Persian “Standard”Armor was designed to be as light as possible, yet strong. Commonly seen in the late 10th Century A.D. Forward until the …

Ottoman Zischagge Armor

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/ottoman-zischagge-armor 31st Jul 2021 - A highly stylized type of Armor, it was probably more used by Palace Guards, Royalty or Commanders during special function. Similar in design to Germa …

Bakhteret Armor

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/bakhteret-armor 31st Jul 2021 - Akin to Coat Plates, this type of Russian (and surrounding Regions) 14th Century Armor was basically a coat of Chain Mail. The Front (and often Back), …