#medieval armour

[dimingwins]

#medieval #knight #medieval armour #medieval armor #armour #armor

[warclad]

tooling work I've ever done. So much more to do, but it's progress. I definitely want to do more!

#leather vambraces #medieval armour #tooling #wip

[milkywayan]

Zeughaus Graz, Austria

#personal #medieval #medievalcore #graz #zeughaus graz #zeughaus #medieval armor #medieval armour #medieval weapons

[bunnyamyrose]

#Bill & Ted #Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure #movie #movies #funny #meme #memes #medieval #medieval armour #renaissance #renaissance armour #armour

[teigantulsie]

By the time you see this post, I will be at a Renfaire in my armour! I'm just a visitor, not a participant -- but who knows what next year will bring! Stay tuned for pictures of me at the Faire (if my friends take pics!)

This is also a helpful look at how I put my kit on. This is not how everyone suits up -- notably I don't know anyone else who is able to have their arms forever tied to their gambeson and who put the whole thing on like a jacket, and then strap their cuirass overtop, but that's how I do it, and it allows me to get into kit fast!

#my armour #my armor #armor #armour #medieval armour #medieval armor #knight #real knight #knight armour #knight armor #LARP #SCA #renaissance faire #renfaire2022 #my armour kit #full plate armour #full plate armor #armet #sabatons #greaves #cuisses #gauntlets #cuirass #spaulders #pauldrons #gambeson #suiting up #putting on armour #putting on armor

[hisinfernalmajesty666]

Brutal Weapons and Armour.

#brutal weapons and armour #medieval #medieval weapons #medieval armour #image archive

[medieval-collectibles]

Buyer’s Guide to Chainmail - Medieval Collectibles Blog

Medieval Collectibles brings to you a buyer’s guide to chainmail. Our selection of chainmail is very extensive, and we break down what terms and variations you may come across. From materials to riveting types and more, we hope to answer your questions regarding our chainmail and help you choose what chainmail to buy.

Materials Used for Chaimail

The material that chainmail is made from will affect what it can be used for. There are a variety of materials. We have mild steel, high tensile steel, titanium, aluminum only, as well as aluminum and rubber chainmail.

Aluminum chainmail as well as aluminum and rubber chainmail are ideal for situations where the look of chainmail but not the weight is desired. It is also useful for when the protection of stronger chainmail is not required. This includes theatrical productions, cosplay conventions, and other non-contact roleplaying events. The addition of rubber to aluminum also allows the chainmail garment to stretch slightly, making it easier to take on and off.

Next, there is steel chainmail. Most of our chainmail is steel chainmail. It can come as mild steel or high tensile steel. High tensile steel has a greater tensile strength than mild steel. This means that high tensile rings are more resistant to being stretched or pulled apart. Steel chainmail is great for either contact roleplaying or reenactment, depending on the gauge being used. Steel chainmail mail must be treated with oil to prevent rusting and corrosion.

Finally, there is titanium. Titanium chainmail combines the benefits of aluminum with benefits of steel. It is both strong and lightweight. This allows it to be used for non-historically accurate reenactments. This also the most expensive type of chainmail and is therefore recommended for more experienced users.

Gauges of Steel

Steel chainmail rings come in multiple wire gauges. The larger the number of the gauge the thinner the wire. The two most common steel gauges that we have are 16 and 18 gauge wire. 16 gauge steel and below, such as 14 gauge steel, work best for historical reenactments. 18 gauge and above, such as 20 gauge, are better for roleplaying and LARP events. Generally, the thinner the steel wire or the higher the gauge number, the more likely it should be used for costume and roleplaying use. We offer an array of this type of chainmail. For example, top brands Mytholon and Epic Armoury make chainmail specifically for LARP use. 

Types of Chainmail Rings

Chainmail rings can be divided by the shape of the ring’s wire. There are two types of rings, flat and round rings. A round ring would have a circular cross section if one were to cut through one of this type of ring. On the other hand, a flat ring would show a rectangular cross section.

Round, Butted Chainmail Rings (above)

Flat, Riveted Chainmail Rings (above)

Butted vs Riveted Chainmail

Chainmail rings can also be divided by their closure. Rings are either riveted or butted. Butted chainmail rings are rarely flat wire rings and are usually round wire. The ends of the rings sit close together. Riveted rings on the other hand can be either round or flat ring. These rings have a piece of metal stuck through both ends of the rings, securing them together. Riveted chainmail tends to be stronger and more resistant to combat than butted rings. For contact reenactments, riveted chainmail is better suited than butted chainmail. Additionally, some pieces of chainmail may be made of mostly butted rings but also use riveted chainmail rings for reinforcement in points of stress on a garment. Other garments may use a combination of riveted or butted rings and solid rings. Solid rings alternate with either butted or riveted rings to create a stronger piece.

Types of Riveting

There are two major types of riveting found on chainmail. These types are dome riveting, also called round riveting, and wedge riveting. Both types are historically accurate. Wedge riveting for example, became popular in the 1300s and was used until chainmail was no longer used in combat. Dome riveting is more accurate to the early medieval world. Dome riveted chainmail tends to be less expensive than wedge riveted. Both types of riveting are suitable for contact with weapons, provided that the rings are made from the appropriate materials.

Dome Riveting on Alternating Round and Flat Rings (above)

Wedge Riveting on Flat Rings (above)

Ring Diameter

Rings come in a variety of diameters. These rings are usually measured in millimeters. As the diameter of the rings used gets smaller, the weave of the chainmail armour will get tighter. The smaller the diameter, the stronger the chainmail will be, generally speaking.

Types of Chainmail Armour

There are many types of chainmail armour pieces. This includes gauntlets, voiders, chausses, coifs, aventails, and hauberks or haubergeons. Hauberks and haubergeons have tunic-like shapes. They cover the torso and usually some or most of the arms as well. Coifs cover the head and neck. Aventails will generally cover the neck and were historically used in conjunction with helmets. Voiders are pieces that specifically protect the arms and sides of the torso. Gauntlets mainly protect the hands and wrists. Chausses primarily protect the legs. Chausses usually have a loop of some kind on each leg to allow them to secure onto a belt.

#chainmail #historical armour #armour #armor #history #medieval #medieval times #medieval history #medieval armour #medieval collectibles #medieval armor #history of fashion #fashion history #larp #larping #cosplay #knightm #knight in shining armour #knight in shining armor #history of armor

[arwenarwen]

Beautiful stunning ethereal pretty sick cool epic swag armour from Ukrainian smith @armor_made_in_ukraine

#armour #blacksmith #ukraine #support ukraine #medieval #weapons #medieval armour #armor #goth #gossamer

[twilightcitadel]

USE CODE: CITADEL FOR FREE SHIPPING!!!

We are proud to say that the team at Twilight Citadel have partnered up with Medieval Extreme! They are a group of Ukrainian designers, fighters, and craftsmen dedicated to painstakingly creating elite armour appropriate for full-contact combat such as 1 on 1 tournaments and buhurts in IMCF, and HMB leagues.

Under the leadership of Mykola Avenirov, a combat veteran with over a decade of combat experience, Medieval Extreme has partnered with us to bring our shared love of the medieval era to life through the creation of authentic, top-notch armour and weapons.

#larp #larp gear #larp armour #larp armor #larping #medieval armor #medieval armour #buhurt #medieval larp #medieval larp gear #fantasy #medieval #medieval fantasy #larp costume #larp character #gifts for him #gifts for husband #gifts for boyfriend #boyfriend gifts #gifts for men #nerdy gifts #nerd gifts #larp gifts #gifts #discount code #discount

[kinsey3furry300]

#you tube #j draper #chainmaille #medieval clothing #medieval armour

[texaschainsawmascara]

Shirley Mallmann, Dior Spring Couture 1998 by John Galliano

#shirley mallmann #dior #christian dior #john galliano #fashion #style #runway #90s #couture #medieval #armor #armour #medieval fashion #medieval armor #medieval aesthetic #dior spring #dior spring couture #high end #fashion style #jewelry

[dimingwins]

"A corslet (thorax - body armour) for meeting or jousting should be spacious, because it should be able to endure a blow in itself; when it is tight any blow upsets us greatly, just as when we are wearing new and tight shoes on our feet, for if we stumble we feel great pain." -Pietro Monte

#defeat maces with this one trick! #middle ages #medieval armour #medieval weapons

[shewillbethedeathofpoetry]

Okay but what are you going to do if I go stabby stabby through the holes?

#breathable armour kind of slays #I like to imagine that it was like an arcade game where you try to hit the holes for points #I mean they were probably wearing mail underneath #don’t want our cutie knights getting too sweaty on the battlefield 🥰 #babygirl #babygirlyfying is a hobby #medieval armour #I think it didn’t say I’m talking out of my rectum

[illustratus]

#knight #knights #armour #combat #duel #duelling #dagger #history #medieval #middle ages #europe #european

[pedrogferreira]

lonely knight

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#artists on tumblr #character design #conceptart #dark fantasy #fantasy art #armour #armor design #medieval #medieval art #character sheet #character art #traditional art

[teigantulsie]

Back in July of 2020 I scored some 2nd hand armour for a good deal! This is costume grade, so no fighting in it. It served for many years as a rental 'costume' and apparently a lot of guys would use it to propose to their significant others in it. This was 1 of 3 suits that the company offered for rent, and it was the one that was the most needing to retire. So now I own it... and I haven't done much with it since.

I lack most of the tools for even the simple fixes, like making and riveting on new straps. Although one day in the future I hope to find time, and help to get it fixed up.

#my armour #armour #armor #rusty armor #medieval armor #medieval armour #real armour #real armor #historic armour #historic armor #new kit #new armor #LARP knight #knight armour #full plate #plate armour #plate armor