Armor
A Look at The Evolution of Protective Armoring thru History
https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/coffin-shield
31st Jul 2021 - As we have previously discussed, the primary goal of a Shield, was to provide protection from various weapons, as carried by either Ground or Mounted …
https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/tarleton-helmet
31st Jul 2021 - Designed by British Officer Sir Banastre Tarleton, he was a rather ruthless Dragoon Commander of a late Revolutionary War years (1780s). His Unit rais …
https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/spangenhelm
31st Jul 2021 - Developed as early as the 6th Century (and based in part on Roman designs), the Spangenhelm continued onwards to the 13th Century. Coming from Germani …
https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/japanese-sode-plating
31st Jul 2021 - Sode Plating was used to protect 14th Century Samurai Warriors shoulders and upper arms. These component pieces were attached to The Dou (or breastpla …
https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/japanese-kote-gauntlets
31st Jul 2021 - Kote Gauntlets developed in various forms going back to 12th Century Japan. By The 14th Century, they were an important piece of The Samur …
https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/kabuto-helmet
31st Jul 2021 - A form of elaborate Samurai helmet, The Kabuto was seen as early as the 5th Century. Possibly derived from contact (in war) with China, The Kabuto saw …
https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/bevor
31st Jul 2021 - A piece of plate armor specifically designed to protect the neck and chin. Bevors were worn in conjunction with a Sallet (helmet) or related non-conne …
https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/japanese-mempo-armor
31st Jul 2021 - Possibly used by Chinese Forces as early as the 3rd Century A.D. - Mempo Armor was simply a metal facial mask worn on the face for protection. Althoug …
https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/falling-buffe
31st Jul 2021 - A large steel face-plate device which was designed to cover the whole neck and face of it's wearer. The forehead and top of the head was left open/exp …
https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/balkan-shield
31st Jul 2021 - As part of the "Hungarian type" Shield family, The Balkan version was slightly different in several aspects. Much as The Hungarian prototype, the Shie …
https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/french-skull-cap
31st Jul 2021 - As we have seen, much of the early Helmet designs used during World War I, were based on similar designs used for many Centuries during The Middle Age …
https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/gauntlets
31st Jul 2021 - These were segmented pieces of metal designed to protect the hands and wrist of the wearer. In broader terms, Gauntlets could be of made of heavy leat …
