The Telling Tales To The Styles of The Greek Helmet
Posted by Sword N Armory on Jul 18th 2020
Back in ancient Greece, people who wore helmets wore the Corinthian helmet. It originated in ancient Greece, and its name comes from the city of Corinth, which was an ancient city-state. This helmet was made of bronze, and in later styles it covered the entire head and neck. There were slits for the eyes and mouth, and the nape (neck area) was protected, too.Sometimes, to be comfortable, the ancient Greeks would tilt the helmet upward to be more practical. In these situations, the helmet was wor
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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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Functional Armor
Posted by Sword N Armory on May 14th 2019
At Sword
N Armory, you can grab all of the authentic armor that you need in order to
complete your collection of period-accurate medieval weaponry and armory. Whether you’re preparing for a reenactment or
you’re just an avid collector, Sword N Armory has everything that you need to
completely outfit yourself as a warrior from the middle ages.As you probably know, medieval armor has a fascinating
history, and throughout the middle ages, the armor that was used to defend
soldiers experience
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