Saxon fighting kit - Revision history

User 144: moving link

2011-01-19T17:27:19Z

moving link

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	*[[wickelbander]] of wool		*[[wickelbander]] of wool
	*ankle [[boot]]s or turn[[shoe]]s of leather		*ankle [[boot]]s or turn[[shoe]]s of leather
⚫	*[http://moas.atlantia.sca.org/wsnlinks/index.php?action=displaycat&catid=717 Atlantian A&S Links: Anglo-Saxon Clothing]

	===Common misconceptions===		===Common misconceptions===
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	* [[cross gartering]] - not known		* [[cross gartering]] - not known
	* rough [[amber]] [[necklace]]s		* rough [[amber]] [[necklace]]s

			==Links==
		⚫	*[http://moas.atlantia.sca.org/wsnlinks/index.php?action=displaycat&catid=717 Atlantian A&S Links: Anglo-Saxon Clothing]

	[[category:fighting kit]]		[[category:fighting kit]]

KarenLarsdatter: Added external links to Atlantian A&S site

2007-09-11T15:09:06Z

Added external links to Atlantian A&S site

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	* [[helmet]] with [[metal]] frame and [[cuir bouilli]] sides.		* [[helmet]] with [[metal]] frame and [[cuir bouilli]] sides.
	* [[Iron]] [[greave]]s from a [[9th century]] find, but little evidence otherwise to suggest their presence.		* [[Iron]] [[greave]]s from a [[9th century]] find, but little evidence otherwise to suggest their presence.
			* [http://moas.atlantia.sca.org/wsnlinks/index.php?action=displaycat&catid=154 Atlantian A&S Links: Anglo-Saxon Armour]

	===[[Clothing]]===		===[[Clothing]]===
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	*[[wickelbander]] of wool		*[[wickelbander]] of wool
	*ankle [[boot]]s or turn[[shoe]]s of leather		*ankle [[boot]]s or turn[[shoe]]s of leather
			*[http://moas.atlantia.sca.org/wsnlinks/index.php?action=displaycat&catid=717 Atlantian A&S Links: Anglo-Saxon Clothing]

	===Common misconceptions===		===Common misconceptions===

User 144: /* Arms */

2007-04-27T01:09:50Z

Arms

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	* [[saex]] - a [[knife]] and typically associated with all free Saxons. Appears around 600 and seems to correspond to the decline of the [[axe]].		* [[saex]] - a [[knife]] and typically associated with all free Saxons. Appears around 600 and seems to correspond to the decline of the [[axe]].
	* [[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.		* [[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.		* 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 [[11th century]] [[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.		* [[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.		* [[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.

User 144: /* Armour */

2007-04-27T01:09:09Z

Armour

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	* [[leather]] - conjectural with no known surviving examples.		* [[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.		* [[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 6.5 mm ([[4th century]]), 7.6 mm ([[5th century\|5th]] to [[6th century]]), 8.5 mm (late [[6th century]] onwards). Covered on both sides with [[leather]] or [[rawhide]] (conjectural) with an [[iron]] [[boss]] ~~with~~ ~~possibilty~~ of ~~being~~ ~~curved~~ ~~in the vertical plane.~~		* [[shield]] - [[centre boss]] style. Width between 40 to 95 cm in diameter, and thickness of approx 6.5 mm ([[4th century]]), 7.6 mm ([[5th century\|5th]] to [[6th century]]), 8.5 mm (late [[6th century]] onwards). Covered on both sides with [[leather]] or [[rawhide]] (conjectural)with possibilty of being curved in the vertical plane, with an [[iron]] [[boss]] typically carinated and conical.
	* [[Norman shield\|Norman]] or [[kite shield]] a possibility for [[11th century]] Saxons.		* [[Norman shield\|Norman]] or [[kite shield]] a possibility for [[11th century]] Saxons.
	* Conical [[centre boss]] shield - conjectural		* Conical [[centre boss]] shield - conjectural

User 144: /* Arms */

2007-03-17T21:23:29Z

Arms

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	===[[Weapons\|Arms]]===		===[[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.		* [[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.		* [[axe]] - a common household [[tool]], sometimes with pronounced [[beard]]. Thought to be less common in Saxon [[army\|armies]] than their contemporaries, the [[Viking]]s. Seems to decline with the arrival of the [[saex]].
	* [[saex]] - a [[knife]] and typically associated with all free Saxons		* [[saex]] - a [[knife]] and typically associated with all free Saxons. Appears around 600 and seems to correspond to the decline of the [[axe]].
	* [[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.		* [[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.		* 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.

User 144: /* Armour */

2007-03-17T20:59:45Z

Armour

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	* [[leather]] - conjectural with no known surviving examples.		* [[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.		* [[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 6.5 mm ([[4th century]]), 7.6 mm ([[5th century\|5th]] to [[6th century]]), 8.5 mm (late [[6th century]] onwards). Covered on both sides with [[leather]] with an [[iron]] [[boss]] with ~~possible~~ of being curved in vertical plane.		* [[shield]] - [[centre boss]] style. Width between 40 to 95 cm in diameter, and thickness of approx 6.5 mm ([[4th century]]), 7.6 mm ([[5th century\|5th]] to [[6th century]]), 8.5 mm (late [[6th century]] onwards). Covered on both sides with [[leather]] or [[rawhide]] (conjectural) with an [[iron]] [[boss]] with possibilty of being curved in the vertical plane.
	* [[Norman shield\|Norman]] or [[kite shield]] a possibility for [[11th century]] Saxons.		* [[Norman shield\|Norman]] or [[kite shield]] a possibility for [[11th century]] Saxons.
	* Conical [[centre boss]] shield - conjectural		* Conical [[centre boss]] shield - conjectural
	* [[spangenhelm]] - pointed [[helmet]] with nasal. Single or multiplate construction -conjectural from ill defined picture stones and contemporary helmets		* [[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]] - 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.		* [[helmet]] with [[metal]] frame and [[cuir bouilli]] sides.
	* [[Iron]] [[greave]]s from a [[9th century]] find, but little evidence otherwise to suggest their presence.		* [[Iron]] [[greave]]s from a [[9th century]] find, but little evidence otherwise to suggest their presence.

User 144: /* Armour */

2007-03-17T06:47:51Z

Armour

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	* [[leather]] - conjectural with no known surviving examples.		* [[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.		* [[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 6.5 mm ([[4th century]]), 7.6 mm ([[5th century\|5th]] to [[6th century]]), 8.5 mm (late [[6th century]] onwards). Covered with [[leather]] with an [[iron]] boss. ~~The~~ ~~diameter~~ ~~increase~~ is ~~thought~~ to be ~~likely~~ ~~due to contact with the [[Viking]]s.~~		* [[shield]] - [[centre boss]] style. Width between 40 to 95 cm in diameter, and thickness of approx 6.5 mm ([[4th century]]), 7.6 mm ([[5th century\|5th]] to [[6th century]]), 8.5 mm (late [[6th century]] onwards). Covered on both sides with [[leather]] with an [[iron]] [[boss]] with possible of being curved in vertical plane.
	* [[Norman shield\|Norman]] or [[kite shield]] a possibility for [[11th century]] Saxons.		* [[Norman shield\|Norman]] or [[kite shield]] a possibility for [[11th century]] Saxons.
	* Conical [[centre boss]] shield - conjectural		* Conical [[centre boss]] shield - conjectural
	* [[spangenhelm]] - pointed [[helmet]] with nasal. Single or multiplate construction -conjectural from ill defined picture stones and contemporary helmets		* [[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]] - 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.		* [[helmet]] with [[metal]] frame and hardened leather sides.
	* [[Iron]] [[greave]]s from a [[9th century]] find, but little evidence otherwise to suggest their presence.		* [[Iron]] [[greave]]s from a [[9th century]] find, but little evidence otherwise to suggest their presence.

User 144 at 06:46, 17 March 2007

2007-03-17T06:46:18Z

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	* [[leather]] - conjectural with no known surviving examples.		* [[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.		* [[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.		* [[shield]] - [[centre boss]] style. Width between 40 to 95 cm in diameter, and thickness of approx 6.5 mm ([[4th century]]), 7.6 mm ([[5th century\|5th]] to [[6th century]]), 8.5 mm (late [[6th century]] onwards). 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.		* [[Norman shield\|Norman]] or [[kite shield]] a possibility for [[11th century]] Saxons.
	* Conical [[centre boss]] shield - conjectural		* Conical [[centre boss]] shield - conjectural

Conrad Leviston: /* Arms */ changed sword link to sword

2006-08-30T05:11:49Z

Arms: changed sword link to sword

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	* [[axe]] - a common household [[tool]], sometimes with pronounced [[beard]]. Thought to be less common in Saxon [[army\|armies]] than their contemporaries, the [[Viking]]s.		* [[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		* [[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.		* [[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.		* 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.		* [[longbow]] - of yew, with side nock on the upper limb which could have an odd bent section. Lower limb tied to string.

User 144 at 06:23, 27 May 2006

2006-05-27T06:23:24Z

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	[[category:11th century]]		[[category:11th century]]
			[[category:starting out]]