Anyone that knows me well, knows that I am in love with Medieval history and read a lot of Medieval Mysteries. That's why I enjoyed this armor at the DIA. Half of the collection is still being restored but this is what is on display now. The armor is all Geman and I am more familiar with English and French. Still, these are very old and are in amazing shape
Can you see the little door on the left side of the faceplate? Wondering what that is for. I googled it but got nowhere. And how did they see? Doesn't look like a visor. The one below has a similar contraption. Wow, how did they get into these things...so uncomfortable looking.
You know that there are so many comments about the violence in the world today but it doesn't compare to those times when you could be hanged for stealing a loaf of bread.
Very interesting times.......Doomsday Book, would love to read that. Everything was recorded down to the number of chickens a person had. England has a wonderful grasp of their history..... that book was written in at the end of the 9th century.
The little door is more visible in this photo. Also, you can see where the coat of arms was on the right breastplate.
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