04-04-2006, 02:16 AM
Dan, I was wondering what the evidence for external padded armour (worn over mail or whatever) actually consists of, other than the earlier example you gave? I haven't seen much in the way of iconographical evidence for it in the Ancient / Medieval world nor can I call to mind any written sources that suggest it, at least, prior to 1300. Was it very common, do you think?
I suspect the composition of any arming garment is mostly a matter of speculation now and probably varied a great deal anyway, depending on what resources were readily available to an individual. A range of 7-30 layers of linen is an interesting statement.
Matthew James stanham
I suspect the composition of any arming garment is mostly a matter of speculation now and probably varied a great deal anyway, depending on what resources were readily available to an individual. A range of 7-30 layers of linen is an interesting statement.
Matthew James stanham
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