15th century levy fighting equipment - Revision history

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	* majority fighting with sticks and [[club]]s		* majority fighting with sticks and [[club]]s

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			''See also:''
			*[[15th century soldier fighting equipment]]
			*[[15th century nobles fighting equipment]]
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	* [[hood]] - possibly issued in the [[livery]] colours of his lord.		* [[hood]] - possibly issued in the [[livery]] colours of his lord.
	* [[livery coat]] - sometimes issued by wealthier lords. May or may not have sleeves. Typically [[wool]] in the colours of his lord and may be embroidered with an [[symbol]] associated with the lord (e.g. a ragged staff for Warwick or a Stafford Knot for Buckingham). If a livery coat was not issued, some other form of livery was usually present to identify the lord's troops.		* [[livery coat]] - sometimes issued by wealthier lords. May or may not have sleeves. Typically [[wool]] in the colours of his lord and may be embroidered with an [[symbol]] associated with the lord (e.g. a ragged staff for Warwick or a Stafford Knot for Buckingham). If a livery coat was not issued, some other form of livery was usually present to identify the lord's troops.
			* turn[[shoes]] - typically ankle [[boot]]s

	===Modern Misconceptions===		===Modern Misconceptions===

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	The typical equipment of a ~~'''~~levied man in the 15th century''' would vary depending on the wealth of the man he owed his allegiance. As a result there could be quite wide variations in the equipment worn.		The typical '''equipment of a [[levy\|levied]] man in the [[15th century]]''' would vary depending on the wealth of the man he owed his allegiance. As a result there could be quite wide variations in the equipment worn.

	This guide leans heavily towards an [[England\|English]] depiction.		This guide leans heavily towards an [[England\|English]] depiction.

	==Equipment==		==Equipment==
	===Arms===		===[[Weapon\|Arms]]===
	* [[bill]] - a [[polearm\|pole weapon]] with a hooked [[blade]] or a variation on the same.		* [[bill]] - a [[polearm\|pole weapon]] with a hooked [[blade]] or a variation on the same.
	* [[spear]]		* [[spear]]
	* [[dagger]] or knife -		* [[dagger]] or [[knife]] -
	* [[longbow]] - England or English held territories (eg Calais) could produce large amounts of [[longbowman]]. Most [[arrows]] would be provided by the commanders of armies.		* [[longbow]] - [[England]] or English-held territories (e.g. [[Calais]]) could produce large amounts of [[longbowman]]. Most [[arrows]] would be provided by the commanders of [[army\|armies]].
	* [[maul]] - dual purpose [[tool]] and weapon of last resort.		* [[maul]] - dual purpose [[tool]] and weapon of last resort.
	Scavenged arms and pre-existing hand [[weapon]]s may have also been brought with the [[~~fuedal~~\|levied]] man.		Scavenged arms and pre-existing hand [[weapon]]s may have also been brought with the [[feudal\|levied]] man.

	===Armour===		===[[Armour]]===
	* [[iron]] [[cap]] or [[helmet]] - this might be a kettle helm, [[sallet]] or other similar type. These would be typically issued to the levied man by his lord. They may be painted and have ~~slogans~~ written upon them, often with a religious theme.		* [[iron]] [[cap]] or [[helmet]] - this might be a [[kettle helm]], [[sallet]] or other similar type. These would be typically issued to the levied man by his lord. They may be painted and have [[motto\|slogan]]s written upon them, often with a [[religion\|religious]] theme.
	* padded [[jack]] or a pair of [[brigandine]]s - also issued.		* padded [[jack]] or a pair of [[brigandine]]s - also issued.
	* [[maille\|mail]] shirt - issued and most often worn under a pair of [[brigandine]]s. Sleeves to the forearm or elbow and torso to the upper thigh. Internal link diameter approximately 5-6 mm and a wire thickness of approximately 1.2 to 1.6 mm and of round drawn wire. Entirely riveted.		* [[maille\|mail]] shirt - issued and most often worn under a pair of [[brigandine]]s. Sleeves to the forearm or elbow and torso to the upper thigh. Internal link diameter approximately 5-6 mm and a wire thickness of approximately 1.2 to 1.6 mm and of round drawn wire. Entirely riveted.

	===Clothing===		===[[Clothing]]===
	* [[hose]] - joined, [[wool]] hose of one colour. These might be issued to him by a very wealthy [[noble\|lord]].		* [[hose]] - joined, [[wool]] hose of one colour. These might be issued to him by a very wealthy [[noble\|lord]].
	* [[shirt]] - [[linen]] and likely owned by the man and might not be worn under his armour if wearing a pourpoint		* [[shirt]] - [[linen]] and likely owned by the man and might not be worn under his armour if wearing a pourpoint
	* [[pourpoint]] - sleeveless [[linen]] garment that served as an attachment point for hose for those not wearing a doublet		* [[pourpoint]] - sleeveless [[linen]] garment that served as an attachment point for hose for those not wearing a doublet
	* [[doublet]] - of [[wool]]. Might not be worn if a pourpoint was available.		* [[doublet]] - of [[wool]]. Might not be worn if a pourpoint was available.
	* [[hood]] - possibly issued in the livery colours of his lord.		* [[hood]] - possibly issued in the [[livery]] colours of his lord.
	* [[livery coat]] - sometimes issued by wealthier lords. May or may not have sleeves. Typically [[wool]] in the colours of his lord and may be embroidered with an symbol associated with the lord (eg a ragged staff for Warwick or a Stafford Knot for Buckingham). If a livery coat was not issued, some other form of livery was usually present to identify the lord's troops.		* [[livery coat]] - sometimes issued by wealthier lords. May or may not have sleeves. Typically [[wool]] in the colours of his lord and may be embroidered with an [[symbol]] associated with the lord (e.g. a ragged staff for Warwick or a Stafford Knot for Buckingham). If a livery coat was not issued, some other form of livery was usually present to identify the lord's troops.

	===Misconceptions===		===Modern Misconceptions===
	* ragged, hessian clothing		* ragged, [[hessian]] clothing
	* majority fighting with sticks and ~~clubs~~		* majority fighting with sticks and [[club]]s

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	* [[doublet]] - of [[wool]]. Might not be worn if a pourpoint was available.		* [[doublet]] - of [[wool]]. Might not be worn if a pourpoint was available.
	* [[hood]] - possibly issued in the livery colours of his lord.		* [[hood]] - possibly issued in the livery colours of his lord.
	* [[livery coat]] - sometimes issued by wealthier lords. ~~Mayor~~ may not have sleeves. Typically [[wool]] in the colours of his lord and may be embroidered with an symbol associated with the lord (eg a ragged staff for Warwick or a Stafford Knot for Buckingham). If a livery coat was not issued, some other form of livery was usually present to identify the lord's troops.		* [[livery coat]] - sometimes issued by wealthier lords. May or may not have sleeves. Typically [[wool]] in the colours of his lord and may be embroidered with an symbol associated with the lord (eg a ragged staff for Warwick or a Stafford Knot for Buckingham). If a livery coat was not issued, some other form of livery was usually present to identify the lord's troops.

	===Misconceptions===		===Misconceptions===

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	==Equipment==		==Equipment==
	===Arms===		===Arms===
	* [[bill]] - a [[~~pole arm~~\|pole weapon]] with a hooked [[blade]] or a variation on the same.		* [[bill]] - a [[polearm\|pole weapon]] with a hooked [[blade]] or a variation on the same.
	* [[spear]]		* [[spear]]
	* [[dagger]] or knife -		* [[dagger]] or knife -

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The typical equipment of a '''levied man in the 15th century''' would vary depending on the wealth of the man he owed his allegiance. As a result there could be quite wide variations in the equipment worn.

This guide leans heavily towards an [[England|English]] depiction.

==Equipment==
===Arms===
* [[bill]] - a [[pole arm|pole weapon]] with a hooked [[blade]] or a variation on the same.
* [[spear]]
* [[dagger]] or knife -
* [[longbow]] - England or English held territories (eg Calais) could produce large amounts of [[longbowman]]. Most [[arrows]] would be provided by the commanders of armies.
* [[maul]] - dual purpose [[tool]] and weapon of last resort.
Scavenged arms and pre-existing hand [[weapon]]s may have also been brought with the [[fuedal|levied]] man.

===Armour===
* [[iron]] [[cap]] or [[helmet]] - this might be a kettle helm, [[sallet]] or other similar type. These would be typically issued to the levied man by his lord. They may be painted and have slogans written upon them, often with a religious theme.
* padded [[jack]] or a pair of [[brigandine]]s - also issued.
* [[maille|mail]] shirt - issued and most often worn under a pair of [[brigandine]]s. Sleeves to the forearm or elbow and torso to the upper thigh. Internal link diameter approximately 5-6 mm and a wire thickness of approximately 1.2 to 1.6 mm and of round drawn wire. Entirely riveted.

===Clothing===
* [[hose]] - joined, [[wool]] hose of one colour. These might be issued to him by a very wealthy [[noble|lord]].
* [[shirt]] - [[linen]] and likely owned by the man and might not be worn under his armour if wearing a pourpoint
* [[pourpoint]] - sleeveless [[linen]] garment that served as an attachment point for hose for those not wearing a doublet
* [[doublet]] - of [[wool]]. Might not be worn if a pourpoint was available.
* [[hood]] - possibly issued in the livery colours of his lord.
* [[livery coat]] - sometimes issued by wealthier lords. Mayor may not have sleeves. Typically [[wool]] in the colours of his lord and may be embroidered with an symbol associated with the lord (eg a ragged staff for Warwick or a Stafford Knot for Buckingham). If a livery coat was not issued, some other form of livery was usually present to identify the lord's troops.

===Misconceptions===
* ragged, hessian clothing
* majority fighting with sticks and clubs

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