Lamellar armor byzantine

Together with heavy forged swords, protective armor represented the finest work of Russia’s ancient weapon makers. Embracing traditional forms and styles of the invading nomads, they made everything from intricate chainmail to mirrored armor sets that fought and paraded their way through Europe and Asia.

Η πανοπλία αποτελείται από 400 περίπου μπρούτζινα ελάσματα με στρογγυλή απόληξη και έκτυπη νεύρωση στο μέσο τους για αύξηση της μηχανικής αντοχής τους.

*Lamellar over mail

BYZANTINE STEEL LAMELLAR KLIBANION Made by Hammer of the North, Australia

Varangian on the Russian duty | Military figures from various historical periods: modern wars, ww1 and ww2, medieval knights, ancient warriors etc.

The 14th century saw the most change in the appearance of medieval armor, virtually changing from all chainmaille (fabric made of small interlocking rings) to all plate armor (large pieces of metal). It was a time of great political upheaval Read More ...