Photo Thread for Our Armored Personas

[Merlin]

I need only one weapon.



And some chants, of course

[Poldugarian Warrior]

Yep, that's a cuirass and pauldron set. Very nice craftsmanship.

[Squire Mickey]

Yep, that's a cuirass and pauldron set. Very nice craftsmanship.

Thank you. I am working on a Brigintine (well a leather one, not with metal plates) right now. I will post that when I am finished with it!

[Chris B]

Very nice Mickey.  I'd definitely be interested in seeing your Brigandine when you are finished since it is something I would also like to make soon.

Merlin, bring it. 

[Squire Mickey]

Very nice Mickey.  I'd definitely be interested in seeing your Brigandine when you are finished since it is something I would also like to make soon.

Merlin, bring it. 

Well, this is what I have so far (pardon the terrible camera)

[Anna Iram]

Georgeous stuff everyone! Really enjoy this thread and seeing what you have each put together. While it's true, Chris, a warrior visiting a faire and interacting with the Royals *might* not wear his entire kit ( is that term prefered over garb in your circle?) we ladies are sure glad that you do.

Gwen, your stuff is so beautiful. You should work up a character for yourself one day. Chris I had no idea you had so many armored personas. Nice to see the others sides, and Mickey, as always, nice work.   

[robert of armstrong]

a warrior visiting a faire and interacting with the Royals *might* not wear his entire kit ( is that term prefered over garb in your circle?) we ladies are sure glad that you do.

I ran into a platoon of young men (who all looked like they were about 16, by the way, nearly broke my heart) who were in Basic Training and getting ready to go to Iraq two years ago at MdRF.  They were at the Faire on their R & R weekend, and they called what I was wearing my "full battle rattle".

I have adopted the term.

[Black Armor]

a warrior visiting a faire and interacting with the Royals *might* not wear his entire kit ( is that term prefered over garb in your circle?) we ladies are sure glad that you do.

I ran into a platoon of young men (who all looked like they were about 16, by the way, nearly broke my heart) who were in Basic Training and getting ready to go to Iraq two years ago at MdRF who were at the Faire on their R & R weekend, and they called what I was wearing my "full battle rattle".

I have adopted the term.

I like it. 

[Anna Iram]

 Me too!   

[Barret]

Haha, full battle rattle is a good term for those of you who wear more heavy duty armor to faire. I have family in the military and it is a common term and as far as I know refers to having a full pack, bullet proof vest with full plates, and your weapon with you. Training in full battle rattle is a pain the BUTT from what I hear, think it usually weighs out to about 45-50 lbs of gear.

[robert of armstrong]

Training in full battle rattle is a pain the BUTT from what I hear, think it usually weighs out to about 45-50 lbs of gear.

I understand the guys and gals in green to be carrying around a lot more than that!!  What I'm wearing is around 85-90 lbs, plus more with weapons when I am allowed to wear them.

[Barret]

I understand the guys and gals in green to be carrying around a lot more than that!!  What I'm wearing is around 85-90 lbs, plus more with weapons when I am allowed to wear them.

Could be, its been a while since I talked about it with my sister and my memory is not that great on the subject. I think it also depends on what branch of the military and what your job description is. She is intelligence so she may not carry as much as others. But 85-90 lbs... dang man, that is impressive, you can probably eat all the fried greasy faire food you want and still lose weight walking around with that kind of weight all day. But we have gotten off topic, so someone post up a picture of some sweet armor quick!

[William of Armagh]

Greetings, this topic has been quiet for a while, I would like to see more armor etc
....I have some pictures of various shields I have made, hope to add the garb soon.

[William of Armagh]

.......to continue, one picture of my Templar outfit on our display stand, last week I added a red cross to the left shoulder of the cloak .
this outfit really puts one back in time

[PerrydeVenecia]

BARF 2010