I have 6 ancestors that fought in France against the French, 4 were Archers and 2 Men at Arms...........found on the English Medieval soldier records (University of Southampton).....This was just on my mothers side........so i guess there maybe more to find out.......Thanks for the video , made it very interesting.......cheers !
Bastard Swords are longswords that can be used in one or two hands. The sword in this video is one hand only, by modern categorization that would be an Arming Sword
Really nice video showcasing your full kit. I'm wondering if you could share any info regarding maybe lower-class men at arms or even longbowmen of the time period? I'm really hankering to put my own kit together.
Thanks! I've been wanting to make a video about different income levels and what sorts of kit they would afford, or maybe even several videos. That way I can do proper justice to such a large topic. For starting your own kit though, I've pointed some of my own reenactor friends to this page: www.peelaffinity.net/?page_id=181That is a very solid foundation, as far as I'm aware. Under the "join us" section they also have listed a "man at arms" kit as well in a similar format. I hope this helps! 😀
@@LivingManuscript Yeah if anything this'll just end up being a Ren-Faire kit since I seriously doubt there are any Hundred Years War folks up here in New England besides the SCA.
question, would a front split knee length hauberk work for this sort of kit as well? also I really really really love your kit, I'm hoping to make something very very similar, and this is a true inspiration!
Thank you :) It's my understanding that by this point, a front split knee-length hauberk would be somewhat out of high fashion, which seems to have been more important to medieval people than I think many modern people expect! A hemline such as that is an easy fix even with medieval tools, and it seems they went through more troubles for other alterations to the same ends. That said, nothing was ubiquitous, and a longer hauberk has its own benefits that may have been either preferred or the owner left with no other choice, there are many examples of old-fashioned armor being used, but its context must always be considered. As a hypothetical, a hauberk such as the one you describe may be a good fit for a rural militia, since it provides additional protection while still being only one piece of armor. This is in contrast to some variety of professional soldier, for whom keeping up with fashion is part of the job. But they would likely have access/means of maintenance to own additional pieces of armor for the same places that the hauberk might cover, but with a higher level of protection. The main difference here is that for the professional soldier, where soldiering is essentially their occupation, the arms and armor that come along with that are simply required tools for the job. As opposed to the militiaman whose occupation is farming, with only occasional need for arms and armor, and maintaining any extra pieces is just a nuisance. That reply got a lot longer than I expected, but I hope it helps! Feel free to reach out to me with any other questions on your kit :)
@@LivingManuscript interesting, interesting. thank you so much, that really helps! I'd love to take you up on your offer someday if that's not too much trouble. again thank you, I really appreciate it!
With no shield, I'm left to wonder how well such a soldier would take a blow with a blunt weapon; ie an axe or large hammer, to an area like neck/knee/shoulder from a frankly larger man. I understand that this setup us symbolic of a rank and file man-at-arms/mercenary soldier but still, blunt force trama seems the way defeat this equipment.
manuscriptminiatures.com and effigiesandbrasses.com are a few good places to start, although sometimes the dating on the sites are incorrect so it's important to be wary of that. If you'd like, you can contact me at thelivingmanuscript@gmail.com and I would be happy to help you out with that sort of thing!
Essentially, they were there to hold things like your sword, shield, or maybe a great helm, as an example. I made a short video demonstrating this here: ua-cam.com/video/Epy9raX0C0U/v-deo.html
Yep! Based on my research, three piece leg harnesses were pretty common in the 14th century. Of course, the types with extra plates around the knees got more common and were almost ubiquitous by the end of the 14th century moving forward.
Living Manuscript That's super interesting, the effigy you showed had a basic 3 pieces leg harness. Maybe i'll only make 3 pieces for my leg harness then ! Do you use it in fight ? Is this harness protective engouth for the knee ?
I think I've been fighting with this pair for almost a year without any problems. Though one thing to keep in mind is to use thick enough leather to hold it together so that it doesn't stretch and make gaps.
Since this video, I've actually made a pair of vambraces. Initially I had no geographic region in mind, and based on my observations, it seemed more common on the European mainland to only define the forearms with the textile garment. But then I made the decision to start pursuing an English style, and that's where the vambraces came in. There was a point where I had an entire plate arm harness, but I've since removed the upper cannon to make improvements.
Living Manuscript also its just a chest peace most other pices are the same so you really could go from east to west with just one change of Brest plate
I don't think it would be complete without something like that. Also, after doing some brief research, I was hard pressed to find any examples of mirror armor from before the latter half of the 15th century, any chance you'd be able to point me in a more conclusive direction than I could find? Even some more information about some of the 16th century examples would be great!
I have 6 ancestors that fought in France against the French, 4 were Archers and 2 Men at Arms...........found on the English Medieval soldier records (University of Southampton).....This was just on my mothers side........so i guess there maybe more to find out.......Thanks for the video , made it very interesting.......cheers !
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i love how you did all the fancy names for the armor and the bastard sword is just Sword
Bastard Swords are longswords that can be used in one or two hands. The sword in this video is one hand only, by modern categorization that would be an Arming Sword
I'm watching this while making riveted mail.
Will it be part of a larger garment of mail eventually?
I already made a coif and now I'm working on the shirt.
Awesome! I'd be interested seeing that when you're done!
I just made an instagram. --> ash243m70
That's incredible work! Well done
Really cool kit! You should defenitely tailor your mail sleeves, it would look soooo much more amazing!
Kind sir, this is the very first periodicly accurate Armor set i have seen of YT. Really fine pièce👏👏👏
Love the craftsmanship btw good job
This bacinet is amazing
Finally, a new video :D
Really nice video showcasing your full kit. I'm wondering if you could share any info regarding maybe lower-class men at arms or even longbowmen of the time period? I'm really hankering to put my own kit together.
Thanks! I've been wanting to make a video about different income levels and what sorts of kit they would afford, or maybe even several videos. That way I can do proper justice to such a large topic. For starting your own kit though, I've pointed some of my own reenactor friends to this page: www.peelaffinity.net/?page_id=181That is a very solid foundation, as far as I'm aware. Under the "join us" section they also have listed a "man at arms" kit as well in a similar format. I hope this helps! 😀
@@LivingManuscript Thank you! I'll take a look!
Absolutely! Good luck, if you'd like more help don't be afraid to contact me 🙂
@@LivingManuscript Yeah if anything this'll just end up being a Ren-Faire kit since I seriously doubt there are any Hundred Years War folks up here in New England besides the SCA.
I've got a very similar situation here in Wisconsin, which is why I'm starting my own living history group haha
Very interesting. Thanks for sharing
Very nice I love the perfect repro coat of plates
Very good video
question, would a front split knee length hauberk work for this sort of kit as well?
also I really really really love your kit, I'm hoping to make something very very similar, and this is a true inspiration!
Thank you :) It's my understanding that by this point, a front split knee-length hauberk would be somewhat out of high fashion, which seems to have been more important to medieval people than I think many modern people expect! A hemline such as that is an easy fix even with medieval tools, and it seems they went through more troubles for other alterations to the same ends. That said, nothing was ubiquitous, and a longer hauberk has its own benefits that may have been either preferred or the owner left with no other choice, there are many examples of old-fashioned armor being used, but its context must always be considered.
As a hypothetical, a hauberk such as the one you describe may be a good fit for a rural militia, since it provides additional protection while still being only one piece of armor. This is in contrast to some variety of professional soldier, for whom keeping up with fashion is part of the job. But they would likely have access/means of maintenance to own additional pieces of armor for the same places that the hauberk might cover, but with a higher level of protection.
The main difference here is that for the professional soldier, where soldiering is essentially their occupation, the arms and armor that come along with that are simply required tools for the job. As opposed to the militiaman whose occupation is farming, with only occasional need for arms and armor, and maintaining any extra pieces is just a nuisance.
That reply got a lot longer than I expected, but I hope it helps! Feel free to reach out to me with any other questions on your kit :)
@@LivingManuscript interesting, interesting. thank you so much, that really helps! I'd love to take you up on your offer someday if that's not too much trouble. again thank you, I really appreciate it!
Looks like a reasonable portrayal of a lesser man-at-arms. Not to diss your kit, though! It looks very good.
With no shield, I'm left to wonder how well such a soldier would take a blow with a blunt weapon; ie an axe or large hammer, to an area like neck/knee/shoulder from a frankly larger man. I understand that this setup us symbolic of a rank and file man-at-arms/mercenary soldier but still, blunt force trama seems the way defeat this equipment.
Where did you get those splinted thigh armor from?
no forearm protection?
Does anyone have good sources for dating armor, I'm a amateur writer and I would love to get things as accurate as possible.
manuscriptminiatures.com and effigiesandbrasses.com are a few good places to start, although sometimes the dating on the sites are incorrect so it's important to be wary of that. If you'd like, you can contact me at thelivingmanuscript@gmail.com and I would be happy to help you out with that sort of thing!
Is the bretache worn with this suit of armour?
They were common around this time, so in certain regions, yes :)
@@LivingManuscript Cheers!
Watching this while playing eu4
would of loved to see the foot armor better
nice boi
For what were the bruest chains on the front of ur bruest
Essentially, they were there to hold things like your sword, shield, or maybe a great helm, as an example. I made a short video demonstrating this here: ua-cam.com/video/Epy9raX0C0U/v-deo.html
@@LivingManuscript oh wow that's pretty smart. i thought they were just there to look edgy and cool
Hey your leg protection is only 3 pieces ?! That's strange, i've seen some with much more plates around the knee..
Yep! Based on my research, three piece leg harnesses were pretty common in the 14th century. Of course, the types with extra plates around the knees got more common and were almost ubiquitous by the end of the 14th century moving forward.
Living Manuscript
That's super interesting, the effigy you showed had a basic 3 pieces leg harness. Maybe i'll only make 3 pieces for my leg harness then !
Do you use it in fight ? Is this harness protective engouth for the knee ?
I think I've been fighting with this pair for almost a year without any problems. Though one thing to keep in mind is to use thick enough leather to hold it together so that it doesn't stretch and make gaps.
What about the forearms?
Since this video, I've actually made a pair of vambraces. Initially I had no geographic region in mind, and based on my observations, it seemed more common on the European mainland to only define the forearms with the textile garment. But then I made the decision to start pursuing an English style, and that's where the vambraces came in. There was a point where I had an entire plate arm harness, but I've since removed the upper cannon to make improvements.
Knarly brah 😁
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Could you do a 4 mirror armour? There are so rare in the hema community
Usually I stick to more western styles, but now that you've mentioned it, a 4 mirror armor does look kind of fun...
Living Manuscript also its just a chest peace most other pices are the same so you really could go from east to west with just one change of Brest plate
Interesting! I'll definitely look into is some more! Thank you for pointing it out to me.
Living Manuscript please btw if you do make the 4 mirror armour you could also compare the two, would make a very interesting video
I don't think it would be complete without something like that. Also, after doing some brief research, I was hard pressed to find any examples of mirror armor from before the latter half of the 15th century, any chance you'd be able to point me in a more conclusive direction than I could find? Even some more information about some of the 16th century examples would be great!