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Tankard

2006-06-20T06:17:47Z

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[[image:hornbeakersmug.jpg|right|200px|thumb|Replica horn tankard and beakers.]]A '''tankard''' is a heavy mug, usually made of [[wood]],[[pottery]], [[leather]], [[horn]] or [[metal]] (with the latter being rarer the further back in history one goes), typically with a sturdy handle and a base wider than the mouth, for added stability.

[[Wood]]en tankards (peg tankards) with wooden lids appear in [[Saxon]] households and drinking establishments around 800. Leather tankards were very common as [[pewter]] was still expensive.

In the early [[16th century]] parts of [[Germany]] passed laws requiring that all food and beverage containers had to be covered to protect against insects. This was achieved by adding a hinged lid with a thumblift.

[[Modern]] [[pewter]] or [[aluminum]] tankards with [[glass]] bottoms are very common, but not period. The practice of making tankards with glass bottoms dates from the [[18th century]], when [[English]] and [[America]]n [[sailor]]s would be wary of "press gangs"; groups of men who would (on government orders) literally [[kidnap]] men to serve on ships of the Royal Navy, especially during the Napolenoic Wars. A sailor on leave would carry a [[chit]] showing that he was already a crew member of a given ship, and therefore not eligible for impressment in another vessel. Some of the more subtle press officers would randomly drop chits in assorted tankards, then round up "their" [[sailor]]s and take them "back to the ship". A common practice by [[deserter]]s would be to drop their chits in other men's drinks and then quietly disappear, leaving the hapless stranger stuck with a place aboard ship.

==Tankards in the SCA==
Tankards are quite common at [[SCA]] [[event]]s, owing to their inexpensive nature; in [[North America]] tankards can be purchased at most [[Bargain Store|Goodwill]] or [[Bargain Store|Value Village]] stores for less than a dollar a piece. Tankards were certainly used in [[period]] and look [[medjeeval]] enough that many in the SCA use them enthusiastically.

==Tankard Tips==
* In your [[drunk]]en stumbles at [[camping]] [[events]], such as [[Rowany]] or (even better) [[Pennsic]], you may like to attach your tankard to your [[belt]] with a [[chain]] so you don't lose it. There is little evidence to indicate that this is a historical practice.
* [[Wood]] is more likely to leak, but great for hot drinks, moderately durable (very durable if you don't but hot liquids in them) and sometimes lighter.
* Ceramic breaks easily (depending upon the particular ceramic), but is pretty, probably more common in period, but not the thing for your drinking spree.
* Metal cups and hot drinks are a recipe for disaster. However, no matter how much you drop them, they can be beaten back into shape after a long night in the tavern, a great advantage.
* For maximum efficiency, drink [[beer]], [[cider]] and [[water]] from a tankard (you get more), and [[wine]] and [[mead]] from a [[goblet]] (you'll regret the hangover less in the morning).
* You can cover a plain metal tankard with a piece of leather, which can be painted with acrylic paint for decoration at an [[SCA]] event.

''See Also:''
* [[beaker]]
* [[cup]]
* [[drinking horn]]
* [[goblet]]
[[category:tableware]]
[[category:artefact (medieval)]]

Saxon fighting kit

2006-03-15T00:20:45Z

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The '''fighting equipment of [[Saxon]]s''' is drawn from [[burial]] remains, sacrifices and other found lost and now recovered artifacts. This brief guide covers the period of the Saxon in [[England]] of 500 to 1100.

==Equipment==
===[[Weapons|Arms]]===
* [[spear]] - sometimes with wings and generally socketed. Some were light enough to be easily thrown. This weapon is typically associated with Saxon fighting men.
* [[axe]] - a common household [[tool]], sometimes with pronounced [[beard]]. Thought to be less common in Saxon [[army|armies]] than their contemporaries, the [[Viking]]s.
* [[saex]] - a [[knife]] and typically associated with all free Saxons
* [[arming|sword]] - a single-handed weapon with short [[crossguard]] that might be straight or slightly curved forward on both sides of the blade and this is thought to be [[Saxon]] in origin. [[Blade]] could be [[pattern welding|pattern welded]], would have a rounded tip and the blade would usually be no longer than 76 cm (30 inches). [[Pommel]] of various types (cocked hat predominating). [[Hilt]] small only just large enough to accommodate an average sized modern hand. Only used by the wealthy.
* Dane [[axe]] - large axe designed for use with two hands. Likely only used by the wealthiest of warriors and only in good quality [[armour]]. A weapon much associated with the [[Housecarl|Huscarl]]s.
* [[longbow]] - of yew, with side nock on the upper limb which could have an odd bent section. Lower limb tied to string.
* [[arrow]]s with tanged heads and self nocks. Likely to be similar to [[Viking]] [[arrow]]s and thus [[eagle]] [[feather]] flights bound onto the shaft in a spiral pattern.

===[[Armour]]===
* none
* padded armour (''[[gambeson]]'' or ''aketon'') - conjectural with no known examples surviving
* [[leather]] - conjectural with no known surviving examples.
* [[maille|mail]] - short sleeved and short in the body composed of alternating rows of punched/welded links (roughly rectangular or flattened round section) and riveted (roundish drawn wire) of approximately 1.2 to 1.5 mm diameter with an internal diameter of 5-6mm internal diameter for the rings. Wealthy only. The length lately likely in the [[11th century]] changed to include elbow or forearm length sleeves and knee length body probably split in the front and back.
* [[shield]] - [[centre boss]] style. Width between 40 to 95 cm in diameter, and thickness of approx 8mm. Covered with [[leather]] with an [[iron]] boss. The diameter increase is thought to be likely due to contact with the [[Viking]]s.
* [[Norman shield|Norman]] or [[kite shield]] a possibility for [[11th century]] Saxons.
* Conical [[centre boss]] shield - conjectural
* [[spangenhelm]] - pointed [[helmet]] with nasal. Single or multiplate construction -conjectural from ill defined picture stones and contemporary helmets
* [[helmet]] - rounded multiplate with cheek plates and [[aventail]] (e.g. Coppergate and Bentley Grange)). [[Bronze]] [[animal]] decoration on top for wealthy but may have fallen from favour by the [[10th century]] early period. May have face plate in earlier periods (e.g. Sutton Hoo).
* [[helmet]] with metal frame and hardened leather sides.
* [[Iron]] [[greave]]s from a [[9th century]] find, but little evidence otherwise to suggest their presence.

===[[Clothing]]===
*[[tunic|kyrtle]] of [[wool]]
*under[[tunic]] of [[linen]]
*[[hose]] of wool
*[[wickelbander]] of wool
*ankle [[boot]]s or turn[[shoe]]s of leather

===Common misconceptions===
* swords with circular pommels
* swords with very heavy, blunt blades.
* [[vambrace]]s - not known
* [[gauntlet]]s - not known
* [[fur]]ry ugg-boot style shoes - not known
* [[cross gartering]] - not known
* rough [[amber]] [[necklace]]s

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User talk:Cian

2006-02-27T03:28:56Z

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Hello Cian, congratulations on logging in and editing. You can keep track of your contributions at [[Special:Contributions/Cian]]

Remember to visit the [[Cunnan:Village pump|Village pump]] if you have any questions.

[[User:Tobin|Tobin]] 12:55, 9 Jun 2004 (EST)

== Double redirects ==

Yes double redirects stopping halfway is to be expected. Its done that way to stop redirects from going around in circles (since having the software check for duplicates in a, potentially, very long chain could make the server grind to a halt). You can find broken and double redirects using the [[Special:Maintenance]] tools. - [[User:Tobin|Tobin]] 13:40, 17 Jun 2004 (EST)

== Ulrich ==

My source for the minnesingers is a book in the main library called "The Minnesang". It is located at 830.1 in the U collection. 830.1 and 830.2 are good places to look for stuff on the Minnesingers, but you have to wade through a few German language books. My troubadour references are a little more diverse. Cheers [[User:Conrad Leviston|Conrad Leviston]] 11:36, 29 Jul 2004 (EST)

== Sekanjabin ==

Hiya! Sekanjabin is an unusual case because it would certainly classify as a cordial in period - a syrupy medicinal potion - but our modern usage is that of a beverage. I've made some good variations with spice and some fruit flavorings. I suspect any syrup in a well-sealed bottle would be great for field-expedient soft drinks at events. When I get time I'll do a bit on rosa solis which I researched for an A&S even last year.

== WanderingSpy ==
Ah, yes. It appears I was in error when I wrote that. So very tired then. I'll fix that as soon as possible. Perhaps I should just edit the Middle page (that being my native land). So you (all of you, apparently) are in Lochac? How's the weather down there? Do you guys make the schlep to Pennsic or do you have your own sort of thing there?

Well, I majorly updated the Middle again (if it's too long, let me know). As far as I know, most people simply call it "The Middle". In official capacities, I suppose "Kingdom of the Midrealm" or "Kingdom of the Middle". Whichever the current ruler thinks sounds better. Let me know if there's any particular history information you want. I have time on my hands.
[[User:WanderingSpy|WanderingSpy]] 20:36, 2 Sept 2004 (CST)

== [[Round robin tournament]]s ==

Thank you for the link to your article. I have, however, one cavil, which is that, as quoted, your sysetm appear to guarantee that one of the people who fights last in each round fights first in the next. Accepting that, at some point, everyone does this, does this not, however, raise a fatigue issue ?
--[[User:Simoncursitor|Simoncursitor]] 16:46, 20 Oct 2004 (EST)
*My "system" is only a way of working out the draw. It is up to the competition secretary/[[Lists Officer]] to decide what order to arrange each round in. And yes, one of the things I commonly have to make sure is that the fighters have enough time between bouts to rest and recuperate (and drink more water!). In [[Australia]], this is an issue for any [[tournament style]], not just round robins. - [[User:Cian|Cian Gillebhrath]]

==User status==

You are now a bureaucratic. This is because you have been a helpful, trustworthy user. I advise you to go mad with power and take petty revenge on those you dislike. No one has done this yet, and I think it would be cool. Your new power as a bureaucrat allows you to raise new sysops. Feel free to call them minions. [[User:Conrad Leviston|Conrad Leviston]] 09:00, 27 May 2005 (CDT) (Only two of these sentances are actually true).
* This statement is a lie too :^) So does this mean I can put on my roleplaying hat and create an undead^H^H^H^H^H^H^Hsysop army, raising them from the kernel beneath me. BHWAHAHAHAHA!!!! Cough! Cough! Splutter! Splutter! And how do you go mad with power if your mind is already twisted? :^) - [[User:Cian|Cian Gillebhrath]]
**Grovel Grovel !! All hail the mighty Cian the Bureaucratic. Long may he Do whatever Useful Things Bureaucrats Do. --[[User:Simoncursitor|Simoncursitor]] 04:44, 30 May 2005 (CDT)

== update database errors ==
I've fixed the problem now. The database layout changed between the software version we were using and the current one. - [[User:Tobin|Tobin]] 00:36, 13 Jun 2005 (CDT)

== Small Grey Bear ==

There seem to be entries for this under Barony of ~ and Small Grey ~ <br>
Ought they, in some way, to be conflated ? --[[User:Simoncursitor|Simoncursitor]] 05:57, 6 Sep 2005 (CDT)
* In my haste, I didn't notice that. I've redirected the samller page. - [[User:Cian|Cian Gillebhrath]]
**gLAD tO bE oF sERVICE - [[User:Simoncursitor|Simoncursitor]] 02:31, 7 Sep 2005 (CDT)

== Request for pedantry ==

As you are the most active pedant on the list (I only say that because I know you will take it as a complement), I was wondering if you could help me by casting an eye over the pages I have earmarked as future pages of the month on [[Cunnan:Page of the Month]]. Do any correcting that they need so that they are nice and tidy for when they appear on the main page. Oh, and don't hesitate to add to my list. At the moment the Page of the Month thing is a bit of a one man show, which is not how I intended it to be. Thanks. [[User:Conrad Leviston|Conrad Leviston]] 04:57, 2 Nov 2005 (CST)
* Will do when I have a better connection and more time. Presently on holidays. - [[User:Cian|Cian Gillebhrath]]

==User 144==
Thanks for all the fixes you've made on my additions--[[User:203.166.96.238|203.166.96.238]] 21:28, 26 Feb 2006 (CST)