The Man Who Would Be Smith

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Helmet cam, 1st person combat

cr + text posts - percival de rolo edition

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The only four surviving breastplates from the 14th century, not to scale.

What about Chalcis examples?

A Brigandine, for those who may not know, is the precursor to full blown breastplates. It’s made up of a great number of smaller plates riveted to a stiff backing, often velvet or linen.

watching woman batter each other with maces, great fun

A Sallet with velvet covering and brass gilt fluer -de-lys added in the 19th century, North Italy, ca. 1470, housed at the Royal Armouries.

‘Michael Sadde’ courtesy of Frary Photography

USA Knights of the Armored Combat League

people in period clothing doing modern things is my aesthetic

I would like to add Alexander Hamilton himself to this collection.

and of course, alexandra dowling using a tablet computer on the set of BBC musketeers 

Foot Soldier, 2015 World Invitational Jousting Festival, Upper Hutt,No.2 by Roger