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Paul Matisz: /* Armor Types */

2011-03-25T13:14:38Z

Armor Types

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	*[[Plate Armor]]		*[[Plate Armor]]
			*[[Coat-of-Plates]]
	*[[Helm]]s		*[[Helm]]s
	*[[Leather]] [[Cuir Bouilli]]		*[[Leather]] [[Cuir Bouilli]]

Cian: reenactment

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reenactment

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			== Armour in reenactment ==
			Most [[Recreationist sites\|re-enactment groups]] have [[rule]]s that define the [[minimum armour]] that they expect [[combatant]]s to wear in different [[war scenario\|combat scenario]]s. These generally allow a great variation in styles but may require some components that have doubtful historical foundations, but are a modern neccessity for [[safety]] reasons (e.g. meshing across the faceplate for mixed combat).

	== External Links ==		== External Links ==

Conrad Leviston: Reverted edits by 70.87.7.56 (Talk); changed back to last version by KarenLarsdatter

2007-10-07T13:37:16Z

Reverted edits by 70.87.7.56 (Talk); changed back to last version by KarenLarsdatter

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	'''Armour''' is protective plates or [[clothing]] meant to shield a human from intentionally inflicted harm. Armour has been in use for all recorded history, beginning with [[hide]]s, [[leather]], [[bone]], progressing to [[bronze]], [[steel]], [[ballistic cloth]], and [[ceramic]]s. Armour has been primarily a way to protect oneself from harm in [[combat]] and military engagements.		'''Armour''' is protective plates or [[clothing]] meant to shield a human from intentionally inflicted harm. Armour has been in use for all recorded history, beginning with [[hide]]s, [[leather]], [[bone]], progressing to [[bronze]], [[steel]], [[ballistic cloth]], and [[ceramic]]s. Armour has been primarily a way to protect oneself from harm in [[combat]] and military engagements.

70.87.7.56 at 00:14, 7 October 2007

2007-10-07T00:14:17Z

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	'''Armour''' is protective plates or [[clothing]] meant to shield a human from intentionally inflicted harm. Armour has been in use for all recorded history, beginning with [[hide]]s, [[leather]], [[bone]], progressing to [[bronze]], [[steel]], [[ballistic cloth]], and [[ceramic]]s. Armour has been primarily a way to protect oneself from harm in [[combat]] and military engagements.		'''Armour''' is protective plates or [[clothing]] meant to shield a human from intentionally inflicted harm. Armour has been in use for all recorded history, beginning with [[hide]]s, [[leather]], [[bone]], progressing to [[bronze]], [[steel]], [[ballistic cloth]], and [[ceramic]]s. Armour has been primarily a way to protect oneself from harm in [[combat]] and military engagements.

KarenLarsdatter: Added external link to Atlantian A&S site

2007-09-08T17:42:30Z

Added external link to Atlantian A&S site

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			== External Links ==
			* [http://moas.atlantia.sca.org/wsnlinks/index.php?action=displaycat&catid=3 Atlantian A&S Links: Armor & Weaponry]

136.215.251.179 at 14:57, 24 July 2006

2006-07-24T14:57:32Z

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	'''NB''': It should be noted that these methods were used differently or not at all during different times in history, so research should be done before applying a covering to your armour.		'''NB''': It should be noted that these methods were used differently or not at all during different times in history, so research should be done before applying a covering to your armour.

	In [[Europe]]an history, common armour types were the [[lorica segmentata]], the [[gambeson]], the [[maille]] [[hauberk]] and later the [[Plate Armor\|full plate]] armour used by late [[medieval]] [[knight]]s. In [[feudal]] [[Japan]], laquered [[lamellar]] armours were popular.		In [[Europe]]an history, common armour types were the [[lorica segmentata]], the [[gambeson]], the [[maille]] [[hauberk]] and later the [[Plate Armor\|full plate]] armour used by late [[medieval]] [[knight]]s. In [[feudal]] [[Japan]] and throughout Asia, laquered [[lamellar]] armours were popular.

User 144 at 06:24, 27 May 2006

2006-05-27T06:24:08Z

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User 144 at 12:57, 30 April 2006

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	Armour parts may be manufactured using a wide variety of materials and forms. During the [[Middle Ages]], [[cloth]], [[leather\|soft leather]], [[Cuir Bouilli\|boiled leather]], [[maille\|chainmail]] and [[iron]] or [[steel]] [[plate armor\|plate]]s were often used.		Armour parts may be manufactured using a wide variety of materials and forms. During the [[Middle Ages]], [[cloth]], [[leather\|soft leather]], [[Cuir Bouilli\|boiled leather]], [[maille\|chainmail]] and [[iron]] or [[steel]] [[plate armor\|plate]]s were often used.

			Armour might be covered or decorated in a number of ways, including:
			* Applied- [[lateen]], [[brass]] or [[silver]]
			* Engraving
			* Etching
			* [[Fabric]] coverings - [[silk]], [[damask]] and [[velvet\|silk velvet]] for the rich and [[fustian]] for those who were not
			* [[Paint]]ing -including slogans and heraldic designs
			* Piercework - hearts, [[trefoil]]s etc
			* Scuplted shapes or forms- eg 'slashed' armours.Other decorations are also mentioned such as gold or pearls being used.
			'''NB''': It should be noted that these methods were used differently or not at all during different times in history, so research should be done before applying a covering to your armour.

	In [[Europe]]an history, common armour types were the [[lorica segmentata]], the [[gambeson]], the [[maille]] [[hauberk]] and later the [[Plate Armor\|full plate]] armour used by late [[medieval]] [[knight]]s. In [[feudal]] [[Japan]], laquered [[lamellar]] armours were popular.		In [[Europe]]an history, common armour types were the [[lorica segmentata]], the [[gambeson]], the [[maille]] [[hauberk]] and later the [[Plate Armor\|full plate]] armour used by late [[medieval]] [[knight]]s. In [[feudal]] [[Japan]], laquered [[lamellar]] armours were popular.

Paul Matisz at 19:14, 18 October 2005

2005-10-18T19:14:22Z

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	Armour parts may be manufactured using a wide variety of materials and forms. During the [[Middle Ages]], [[cloth]], [[leather\|soft leather]], [[Cuir Bouilli\|boiled leather]], [[maille\|chainmail]] and [[iron]] or [[steel]] [[plate armor\|plate]]s were often used.		Armour parts may be manufactured using a wide variety of materials and forms. During the [[Middle Ages]], [[cloth]], [[leather\|soft leather]], [[Cuir Bouilli\|boiled leather]], [[maille\|chainmail]] and [[iron]] or [[steel]] [[plate armor\|plate]]s were often used.

	In [[Europe]]an history, common armour types were the [[lorica segmentata]], the [[gambeson]] the [[maille]] [[hauberk]] and later the [[Plate Armor\|full plate]] armour used by late [[medieval]] [[knight]]s. In [[feudal]] [[Japan]], laquered [[lamellar]] armours were popular.		In [[Europe]]an history, common armour types were the [[lorica segmentata]], the [[gambeson]], the [[maille]] [[hauberk]] and later the [[Plate Armor\|full plate]] armour used by late [[medieval]] [[knight]]s. In [[feudal]] [[Japan]], laquered [[lamellar]] armours were popular.

Paul Matisz at 19:14, 18 October 2005

2005-10-18T19:14:09Z

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	Armour parts may be manufactured using a wide variety of materials and forms. During the [[Middle Ages]], [[cloth]], [[leather\|soft leather]], [[Cuir Bouilli\|boiled leather]], [[maille\|chainmail]] and [[iron]] or [[steel]] [[plate armor\|plate]]s were often used.		Armour parts may be manufactured using a wide variety of materials and forms. During the [[Middle Ages]], [[cloth]], [[leather\|soft leather]], [[Cuir Bouilli\|boiled leather]], [[maille\|chainmail]] and [[iron]] or [[steel]] [[plate armor\|plate]]s were often used.

	In [[Europe]]an history, common armour types were the [[lorica segmentata]], the [[~~chainmail~~]] [[~~hauberk~~]]~~, the~~ [[~~gambeson~~]] and later the [[Plate Armor\|full ~~steel~~ plate]] armour used by late [[medieval]] [[knight]]s. In [[feudal]] [[Japan]], laquered [[lamellar]] armours were popular.		In [[Europe]]an history, common armour types were the [[lorica segmentata]], the [[gambeson]] the [[maille]] [[hauberk]] and later the [[Plate Armor\|full plate]] armour used by late [[medieval]] [[knight]]s. In [[feudal]] [[Japan]], laquered [[lamellar]] armours were popular.