Chinese reenactor fooling around in Tang Dynasty era cataphract armor.8mo ⋅ analoggi_d0ggi ⋅ r/ArmsandArmor
A beautifully gilded half armour in the “anima” style, from 1540s Italy2yr ⋅ Dvoraxx ⋅ r/ArmsandArmor
When you make armor yourself and only your grandmother is nearby.1yr ⋅ GypsyKingArmor ⋅ r/ArmsandArmor
They said that the child should dress for school, as in a parade in front of the queen.1yr ⋅ GypsyKingArmor ⋅ r/ArmsandArmor
some of you may remember my post about my bascinet my armorer in Ukraine was making. Well, just today he has contacted me to let me know it survived! His workshop has been completely destroyed, but he is willing to continue work on the bascinet. This is the condition of it after Russian shelling.2yr ⋅ PugScorpionCow ⋅ r/ArmsandArmor
(Most of) My ca.1470 Swiss infantry kit so far, with vendors and prices7mo ⋅ Bergler94 ⋅ r/ArmsandArmor
Late Hundred Years War/Hussite Rebellion era Continental Man-at-arms kit.7mo ⋅ Redditisquiteamazing ⋅ r/ArmsandArmor
A really cool reconstruction of gothic plate armor. If anyone knows where this originates from I would appreciate it!3yr ⋅ jg379 ⋅ r/ArmsandArmor
Recently I was thinking about the infamous burgonet scene in History Channel's Vikings TV show, and just for fun I wanted to make a visual representation to the average modern person of just *how* ridiculous it is to use such a helmet three quarters of a millennium before it existed.4yr ⋅ Point__hurt ⋅ r/ArmsandArmor
What's your favorite helmet in history and why? Here is mine, the Sutton Hoo helmet2wk ⋅ qndry ⋅ r/ArmsandArmor
The armoring in the new Game of Thrones spinoff show actually does its work showing the feudal world of Westeroos with its surcoats and prominent arms. Unlike the first show where Noble Houses get culturally distinct armor/weapons for some reason.1yr ⋅ Khysamgathys ⋅ r/ArmsandArmor
How practical is this segmented breastplate? Is it heavier than a thin waist breasplate + faulds? Is it more restrictive?1yr ⋅ vittalius77 ⋅ r/ArmsandArmor
My helmet so far, the last photo I got before Putin's thugs invaded my Armorer's homeland. Haven't heard from him since.2yr ⋅ PugScorpionCow ⋅ r/ArmsandArmor
Testing out the new helmet, just some greeves and sabatons away from a complete suit.1yr ⋅ redsealsparky ⋅ r/ArmsandArmor
It's finished my son and I made it, and my wife did the artwork. A shield truly fit for the sagas, Valhalla awaits.8mo ⋅ Relevant_Forever_435 ⋅ r/ArmsandArmor
Dragon set - digital rendering of a knight's black and gilded armor for the game Mordhau3mo ⋅ That_Ad_444 ⋅ r/ArmsandArmor
Resurrection, Landauer Altar 1468-1475 late 15th century painting showing the dreaded boots over greaves, which will often get pegged as ahistorical.1yr ⋅ PugScorpionCow ⋅ r/ArmsandArmor
My new helmet, just in after well over a month overdue on shipping8mo ⋅ PugScorpionCow ⋅ r/ArmsandArmor
Just curious, but how much would it cost to become poor fucking infantry?2wk ⋅ GettinMe-Mallet ⋅ r/ArmsandArmor
The German police have a special protection suit for cases of attacks with a knife.1yr ⋅ rwoooshed ⋅ r/ArmsandArmor
If you had to guess a price for this suit of armour what would it be?9mo ⋅ Odd_Meeting_8399 ⋅ r/ArmsandArmor
It's never occurred to me until now but why do halberds have crescent-shaped blades?10mo ⋅ Antique_Steel ⋅ r/ArmsandArmor
Have you tried something like acid pickling on your armor? Even though it is long, it is beautiful.1yr ⋅ GypsyKingArmor ⋅ r/ArmsandArmor
why did his armour get so fat by time.Like no one has a waist that thick9mo ⋅ Odd_Meeting_8399 ⋅ r/ArmsandArmor
17th Century Western European Three Quarters armor for knights/heavy cavalry. From the Heeresgeschichtlichesmuseum in Vienna, Austria.2yr ⋅ Khysamgathys ⋅ r/ArmsandArmor
This badass Kiribati warrior with a pufferfish helmet and shark tooth spear.4yr ⋅ SoddenSultan ⋅ r/ArmsandArmor
Tell me how historical is this French inspired, Infantry or levy for my low fantasy setting2mo ⋅ scp49xd ⋅ r/ArmsandArmor
A Paladin in Hell by David Sutherland from the D&D Player's Handbook (1978) [cropped to zoom in on the armor]; Pretty accurate for early RPG fantasy?1yr ⋅ Bullgrit ⋅ r/ArmsandArmor
I see your 'Norse lamellar' and raise you 'Lief Erikson's nipple besagews.' In Back Bay Boston, for some reason.1yr ⋅ ppitm ⋅ r/ArmsandArmor
What book is this illustration from? And how well regarded is the books accuracy? (And why does the guy in the middle have his chausses on the floor? Caught in the heat of a different kind of battle?)1mo ⋅ 350N_bonk ⋅ r/ArmsandArmor
Update on my early 15th century kit. (At a Ren faire so I didn't want to deal with helm, gauntlets or sabatons)7mo ⋅ mkibz23 ⋅ r/ArmsandArmor
A pair of maces belonging to the Holy Roman Emperor Frederick and his son, the then Prince, Maximilian.1yr ⋅ MrPeanutbutter14 ⋅ r/ArmsandArmor
Sutton Hoo helmet on etsy... I think it wants us to put it out of its misery.2yr ⋅ Redditisquiteamazing ⋅ r/ArmsandArmor
Now that I've put my study together, I can finally display all my toys1yr ⋅ MrHandsWanderingSoul ⋅ r/ArmsandArmor
A preview of my Cuman armor. Excuse the bad scenery. Nearly completed but still missing a few items.1yr ⋅ SylentFart ⋅ r/ArmsandArmor
My first try at a raider kit. Not historically accurate, but real arms and armor.2yr ⋅ Bullgrit ⋅ r/ArmsandArmor
Hello, i often see this type of bracelets in movies and games (they are often show in viking area or in 12th century) Are they pure fantasy or this is real?9mo ⋅ tonysquare3 ⋅ r/ArmsandArmor
Did armour of this or similar type exist before WW1, or is it an entirely “modern” invention?7mo ⋅ Vodjanoj_ ⋅ r/ArmsandArmor
Tlingit armor, the helmet was held in place partly by a leather strap held in the warriors teeth1yr ⋅ Dflorfesty ⋅ r/ArmsandArmor
What is the single most effective medieval melee weapon for defeating someone wearing this plate armor with chainmail covering the gaps while you yourself are also fully-armored?2mo ⋅ Unique_Earth9295 ⋅ r/ArmsandArmor
Not historical styles, but real gear. I'm just getting a sense of what it feels like to really be armed and armored. (It feels awesome!)2yr ⋅ Bullgrit ⋅ r/ArmsandArmor
Finished painting the coat of arms on my shield, really happy with how it turned out.2yr ⋅ Redditisquiteamazing ⋅ r/ArmsandArmor
My brother noted this photo and I was curious of this had historical reference.7mo ⋅ Ornery_Following4884 ⋅ r/ArmsandArmor
How practical is the chestplate on this art? I feel like I am overthinking it8mo ⋅ BrickusBockus ⋅ r/ArmsandArmor
Anyone knows the actual references used for this Sasanian Empire Pushtigban?1wk ⋅ CatholicusArtifex ⋅ r/ArmsandArmor
Equipment and weapons of Austrian Cuirassier officer, mid 19th century2yr ⋅ FranziFrank99 ⋅ r/ArmsandArmor
India and China, are developing medieval combat weapons for fighting in the Himalayas, because they agreed not to use guns. These are People’s Liberation Army soldiers with the newly developed Wolf’s Fangs mace1yr ⋅ 00skully ⋅ r/ArmsandArmor
Hello, I was wondering about this for some time now. But can anyone tell me what this piece of kit this guy has strapped on his chest is called? Thank you.1yr ⋅ SoutheastAsianLatino ⋅ r/ArmsandArmor
Can anyone tell me about this helmet? It's large and wearable (but quite heavy!) and seems to be pretty well-made. There is evidence of some fabric liner in the bottom right, which also makes it look like it's fairly old. Any help would be appreciated!8mo ⋅ BigShoots ⋅ r/ArmsandArmor
What is the little round plate that is sometimes on the back of armets called? What's it for?1yr ⋅ Kh4rj0 ⋅ r/ArmsandArmor
Virgin spear is superior weapon mentality vs Chad there's no best weapon, it's all dependent on context mindset1yr ⋅ Sillvaro ⋅ r/ArmsandArmor
How historically accurate is my kit? (I'm aware my vambrace is sticking out. I blame my squire.)6mo ⋅ Sufficient-Mango-207 ⋅ r/ArmsandArmor
Is this an actual type of polearm? I can't seem to find any others quite like it.2yr ⋅ Crashnburn802 ⋅ r/ArmsandArmor