What type of helmet and gauntlets would go with the armour depicted in Bartolome Bermejo's painting Saint Michael triumphant over the Devil, circa 1468 for Saint Michael? Please include images. Thanks.2wk ⋅ goldenspiralch2 ⋅ r/ArmsandArmor
are there actual historic instances of helmets like this with mail over the eye area while still being useable5mo ⋅ Alloy_Protogen ⋅ r/ArmsandArmor
Does anyone know the name of this armor that Saint George is wearing?1yr ⋅ LingonberryOk4911 ⋅ r/ArmsandArmor
Which year is this illustration dated to? I can’t find any info on it, but my guess would be the early 15th century.2yr ⋅ robertlukacs907 ⋅ r/ArmsandArmor
Progress picture of my early 12th C Byzantine kit. (Shoes and fibula are placeholders)3yr ⋅ Gowen1291 ⋅ r/ArmsandArmor
Finished making my 12-13th century inspired hauberk just in time to try some mead for the first time3yr ⋅ Renatros ⋅ r/ArmsandArmor
Anyone know where I can buy a cuman set of armor similar to this ?3mo ⋅ -Gordon-Rams-Me ⋅ r/ArmsandArmor
I've seen this one alot and was wondering about the date and accuracy of it.2yr ⋅ ronnor1234 ⋅ r/ArmsandArmor
Karacena (scale armour) of a Polish Hussar, 17th century. Interesting how Poland continued to use this armour centuries after the introduction of firearms2yr ⋅ Dvoraxx ⋅ r/ArmsandArmor
Does any one here have late 14th and early 15th century infantry/levy references?1mo ⋅ scp49xd ⋅ r/ArmsandArmor
Anyone know how much besagews like this affect your shoulder flexibility? Would some have preferred to go without them to wield a weapon more easily?1yr ⋅ Dvoraxx ⋅ r/ArmsandArmor
What's the neck rondel on armor actually used for? Was it to keep things in place? Extra vertibrae protection? A fashion statement?1yr ⋅ TheLurker1209 ⋅ r/ArmsandArmor
Do you guys know the Shields these guys were using in Lord of the Rings (looks like a hybrid between a kite shield and a heater Shield) but I really don't know2yr ⋅ TheUrbanGoose_ ⋅ r/ArmsandArmor
Designing gauntlets for a early 15th century poor man at arms and remembered this style from kcd any examples of this existing?1yr ⋅ NATHANMZ ⋅ r/ArmsandArmor
This weird frogmouth helmet featuring what seems to be a visor with breathing holes appears in numerous pieces of 15th century art, yet I haven't been able to find any real examples. Does anyone know more about these?2yr ⋅ ToaMandalore ⋅ r/ArmsandArmor
Is this pic historically accurate. Looking to make a kit around my klappvisor, late 14 early 15th century german.3yr ⋅ Kunst-des-Noobstens ⋅ r/ArmsandArmor
Is this helmet at all historical? The listing says it’s a bascinet, but I’m not sure, I know the aventail is an actual thing, and so is a bascinet, but what about the visor?1mo ⋅ Successful_Bad_2396 ⋅ r/ArmsandArmor
My armored combat kit- appropriate for Western Europe in the late 15th century6mo ⋅ Godwinson4King ⋅ r/ArmsandArmor
Final version I'm posting at least, don't want to spam. Thanks for all the help you great bunch!2yr ⋅ incredibilis_invicta ⋅ r/ArmsandArmor
Demon Slayer Jian (double-edged Chinese sword). Qing Dynasty China, Early half of the 1800s AD [1031x770]3yr ⋅ Khysamgathys ⋅ r/ArmsandArmor
Should i paint my swiss halberd’s shaft? If so, what colour would look best?4mo ⋅ mrSoniv6 ⋅ r/ArmsandArmor
What does the neck part of this gambeson looking armor look like irl?6mo ⋅ Sethleoric ⋅ r/ArmsandArmor
The famous 1 000 years old viking axe is, actually, neither 1 000 years old, nor viking. It actually comes from 12th/13th century Russia (Details in the comments)2yr ⋅ Sillvaro ⋅ r/ArmsandArmor
Would it be fair to make a front buckled brigandine for a 14th century kit?1yr ⋅ FriedForLifeNow ⋅ r/ArmsandArmor
Anyway to put a finish similar to this on armor? Only ways I can think of are nickel plating and paint1yr ⋅ notstupididiot ⋅ r/ArmsandArmor
I got this fropm my grandfather and I was wondering if someone could tell me its origins.2yr ⋅ Sachro ⋅ r/ArmsandArmor
Any sources for decent Hauberks? (Similar to picture) Help is much appreciated!2yr ⋅ PrimeReaper1 ⋅ r/ArmsandArmor
How to add a chin strap properly on to my bascinet to stay on my head?1yr ⋅ MACHICOLATIONS55 ⋅ r/ArmsandArmor
Were the larger 14th century great helms solely used for jousting?2mo ⋅ Mammoth-String-3548 ⋅ r/ArmsandArmor
Could the V-shaped part of the breastplate deflect a lance or spear directly to the underarm, where it would only be maille or padding?5mo ⋅ Vodjanoj_ ⋅ r/ArmsandArmor
Any good places to get non-functional but historic looking 13th century armor? I want a suit somewhat like Ian LaSpinas 14th century harness but don’t plan on fighting in it10mo ⋅ Common-Independent-9 ⋅ r/ArmsandArmor
Maille collar? I always thought that these didn’t appear until the 15th century, yet here in the Codex Manesse (Around 1300) there seems to be one depicted. Thoughts?2yr ⋅ robertlukacs907 ⋅ r/ArmsandArmor
Does anyone know what this piece of armor consisting of segmented plates in the middle of the arm harness is called? It kind of looks likes a manica but for very late medieval plate armor and protects the inner arm area above the elbow instead of the outer arm. It looks pretty neat.2yr ⋅ johnhenryadams ⋅ r/ArmsandArmor
Ali Ghoorchian, a world-champion horseback archer from Iran, performs the famous Parthian shot.3yr ⋅ dect60 ⋅ r/ArmsandArmor
Does anyone know where I can buy high quality, historically accurate 15th century polearms?1yr ⋅ Old_Ad_276 ⋅ r/ArmsandArmor
I was thinking of buying this sallet from kult of athena many content creator said its a great place to buy stuff is this historically acurrate?10mo ⋅ AdFree5584 ⋅ r/ArmsandArmor
Got a polaxe and iam no longer allowed in the small shops at my renfair now2yr ⋅ tjvghvcyjvf ⋅ r/ArmsandArmor
TIL that pike formations in East Asia are unique for including cutting/whacking maneuvers. The front rows thrust, while those in either the second or third chop at the enemy. This explains why Japanese and Chinese pike-heads are as large as swords or (in China's case) are basically halberds.4yr ⋅ Khysamgathys ⋅ r/ArmsandArmor
A reconstruction of a type Song (or Jurchen Jin) period armor, based on Tomb Guardian figures from the 1000s-1100s CE3yr ⋅ Khysamgathys ⋅ r/ArmsandArmor
My early 14th century inspired House Manderly (ASOIAF/GOT) guardsman kit3yr ⋅ BrennaAtOsku ⋅ r/ArmsandArmor
What are your thoughts on the Pkeak the simple yet brutally effective polearm used by the Khmer Empire?5mo ⋅ AdSpecialist6598 ⋅ r/ArmsandArmor
how would you rate the historical accuracy on this knight? (14th century)5d ⋅ Maggot-Milk ⋅ r/ArmsandArmor
Might be a stupid question, but still, why doesn’t kendo armour have any arm protection?3mo ⋅ u-boatman ⋅ r/ArmsandArmor
What are these pieces on pauldrons called and were they actually used in history? Are there any historical examples?1yr ⋅ sidehammer14 ⋅ r/ArmsandArmor
how would you define this? is it a halberd leaning spear, or a spear looking halberd?2yr ⋅ Justmethe ⋅ r/ArmsandArmor
How would one go about creating his own linothorax? ~6th-5th century BC1mo ⋅ ScottyExplosion ⋅ r/ArmsandArmor
What armour and other stuff (shield, surcoat, etc) would be the most historically accurate to get for about 1250 during the crusades for cosplay/reenactment? I’m also looking at a reference for templar armour from 1290 that should hopefully also be historically accurate4mo ⋅ SoulessTomato ⋅ r/ArmsandArmor
How historically accurate is this? I never knew Samurai wore something as protective as this. And why did it fall out of use in the edo period if such sets existed?2yr ⋅ WishboneOk4446 ⋅ r/ArmsandArmor
Looking for an affordable closed helmet like this, doesn't have to be able to take a beating or anything, just for the looks of it, if possible around 200€.9mo ⋅ Devils-__Advocate ⋅ r/ArmsandArmor
Can anyone give a critique to the Eastern Roman Kataphractoi depicted here during 965AD?2yr ⋅ Althesian ⋅ r/ArmsandArmor
Spent some time in Athens this week! Practiced some sword and buckler drills.2yr ⋅ Gowen1291 ⋅ r/ArmsandArmor
All black sallet images I found are worn like 1st picture. Is that really how it supposed to be worn?3yr ⋅ OctoberOrca ⋅ r/ArmsandArmor
Does anyone have any experience with jack chains? Are they as protective as a lot of sites and sellers say? I like the look but I think I would get hurt pretty soon. Also construction don't look too reliable.2yr ⋅ CrowShadow43 ⋅ r/ArmsandArmor
I know my characters don't have historical armour, still, curious of what you think of him!2yr ⋅ incredibilis_invicta ⋅ r/ArmsandArmor
Looking for reference material for a DIY proyect. What type of grip (pommel+ guard)would be historical accurate for this blade?2yr ⋅ fractalake ⋅ r/ArmsandArmor
I made a mail hauberk but the links around the neck keep opening up. Does anyone know how to stop this?1yr ⋅ Sachro ⋅ r/ArmsandArmor
Does anyone know what type of helmet this is or if it even exists? Source: ASOIAF Miniatures game, queens men5mo ⋅ Ok_Veterinarian_5564 ⋅ r/ArmsandArmor
Crossbow, made by me with good advice from a friend and new bolt quiver, I cured the belt of a boar this winter myself (The flask is made by a friend)3yr ⋅ aldinski ⋅ r/ArmsandArmor
A very good reenactment kit of a western mongol (oirat/Dzungar) from the early modern period. Mostly 17th century thought parts fit for before and after.3yr ⋅ TheGhostHero ⋅ r/ArmsandArmor
Was scale armour used on the British Isles in the 9th - 10th centuries? (Person on the left is meant to represent Wales in the game)1yr ⋅ BanishedForGreed ⋅ r/ArmsandArmor
On an humorous note, an observation often still seen in the field of discussion on plate armor styles. Thankfully it as started to change3yr ⋅ TheGhostHero ⋅ r/ArmsandArmor
Is there a class of such blades or is it a one of a kind piece in the Metropolitan Museum of Art? In some sources it is called falchion, in others - storta. But Google shows completely different generic machete-like things for italian falchion or venetian storta.2yr ⋅ StruzhkaOpilka ⋅ r/ArmsandArmor
Does this type of armor from Skyrim have a name? Thoughts on its effectiveness?4mo ⋅ AnseiShehai ⋅ r/ArmsandArmor
I bought this replica Viking sword at an auction. But it's missing the straps. What would be a good replacement, or a belt that can hold it?1yr ⋅ ParlHillAddict ⋅ r/ArmsandArmor
Can someone tell what he’s wearing, a haulers with design? Or a surcoat. This from a manuscript from the 12th century, 1170 exactly3mo ⋅ scp49xd ⋅ r/ArmsandArmor
How to attach Bascinet aventail? Do I just make hole in leather and have it hang?3mo ⋅ forgetti_mepassword ⋅ r/ArmsandArmor
Cuirass arrived today, just got arms, greaves and sabatons left then my harness is finished4yr ⋅ psychskeleton ⋅ r/ArmsandArmor
Remains of a crossbow from Paladru, France, dating from the first half of the 11th century3yr ⋅ Sillvaro ⋅ r/ArmsandArmor