Category Archives: Suits of Armor

Setting The Record Straight About A Knight In A Suit Of Armor

When it comes to the Middle Ages, perhaps the most defining image in popular culture is a knight in a full suit of armor mounted on horseback.  Hailed as one of the most exciting times in history, the medieval period … Continue reading

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Suit of Armor For Sale And A Historical Tale

If you’ve ever seen a suit of armor for sale, Were you aware of the pieces it does entail? Though it may look like one big chunk of metal, it has many parts That work together to guard against the … Continue reading

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Armored and Dangerous

During the Middle Ages, the battlefield was a ruthless place to be.  Thus, the only hope a knight had to survive a fight was his armor.  A knight’s armor equipped him to be a living fortress that could withstand the … Continue reading

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The Medieval Iron Man

Centuries before the Tin Man gamboled down the yellow brick road, the men of the Medieval Age pranced around dressed head-to-toe in metal. Well, “pranced” is a relative term, considering the fact that a full suit of armor weighed about … Continue reading

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