Collecting and displaying historical helmets is a popular and exciting hobby. If you're just getting started there are a few things you need to know. Most helmets are handmade of mild steel. The higher...
Helmets, armor, and some swords will often come coated in oil whem you recieve it in the mail. The oil helps to prevent rust and tarnishing while shipping the item. This is a good way to protect item when not...
Remember! Buy your armours only from armourers who actually use the suits in simulated combat...period...anyone else is feeding you a line...or selling you an igloo in Africa...the finest arourers in the...
What is the SCA? SCA is an acronym for the "Society for Creative Anachronism". This is an organization with some 30,000 members which are dedicated to researching and recreating the Middle Ages. SCA members...
Whether it's for re-enactment, teaching, stage props/costuming, or a cool piece of decoration -- people who are looking to buy a reasonably-accurate replica of a Roman-era helmet don't have to commission them...
What is LARP? LARP is an acronym for "Live Action Role Play". This role playing consists of players who dress as their characters and act out various adventures. The degree of realism in these games can vary...
Some/ many years back.... maybe 20 or so, I purchased "bags" of little 1/2 inch high metal knights in armor. I seem to remember getting them through the Oriental Trading Co.magazine. There were 3 or 4...