10 Things to Consider When Purchasing Body Armour
Posted by Sword N Armory on Dec 18th 2020
At Sword N Armory, we offer a rich selection of body armour, all
produced from the top manufacturers and made to be highly authentic. Many people come to us for their outfitting
needs because of our selection and quality standards.What to Actually Look ForIf you’re shopping for body armor for the first time,
there are many things you need to take into account to make the best
choice. It’s about a lot more than
grabbing a bunch of individual pieces that look cool enough to your eyes. Body
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Two Most Popular Types of Metal Shields Throughout History
Posted by Sword N Armory on Mar 12th 2020
Given that a "shield" is a rather broad term which refers to any piece of personal, paneled armor which's held and expressly designed to intercept incoming attacks, we'll only here be concerned with, perhaps, the two most well-known and popular types of shield through history. Also, given that most ancient shields were constructed from wood, such as "poplar", we'll concern ourselves only with shields made at least partially of metal. "Partially," is used due to the fact that almost all shields c
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The Importance of Padded Protectors in Armor
Posted by Sword N Armory on Jan 15th 2020
During medieval times of combat, heavy metal armor was the ideal form of protection for warriors and soldiers. Of course not everyone could afford a full suite of plate to wear in battle. The heaviest armors were generally worn by mounted knights while common infantry typically made do with chainmail or sometimes even hardened leather. Still, if a soldier was wearing metal armor of any kind then their gear usually included sets of padded protectors.Despite the name, padded protectors weren't des
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The Keys to Sizing Ancient and Medieval Armor Properly
Posted by Sword N Armory on Dec 15th 2019
Throughout history armor has been used on and off of the battlefield. Armor also came in a variety of medium; plate, mail, leather, and even cloth. On the battlefield, armor was used to protect soldiers, generals, and even kings from injuries sustained from weapons. Off of the battlefield, armor was worn in ceremonies and public addresses. It’s important to understand that there was very seldom a “one size fits all” method. Sizing of armor all depended on who was going to wear it. Many generals,
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What Were the Purposes of Wearing Medieval Gloves?
Posted by Sword N Armory on Sep 30th 2019
When someone wants to initiate a challenge, he throws down the gauntlet. The person challenged can decide to leave the piece of armor on the ground or he can pick it up. Picking the glove up meant that a person accepted the challenge laid before him. This piece of clothing was considered an essential piece of protection for a soldier or a knight. In Medieval and earlier times, it was primarily used to protect the hand of a combatant. The glove could be made out of leather, chain mail or out of s
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