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Helm Crest
Linen, steel, and deer antler
Completed in March, 2008. This particular crest is comprised of a green and white fabric cornet with a decorative tail of oak leaves. The cornet is woven around a pair of white-tail deer horns and attached to a steel band. The crest is designed to fit on a bascinet-type helm. Sewing and textile work finished by Elizabeth Woods. |
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Coat of Arms - Shield
Plywood and oil-based paints
Hand-painted on a plywood backing, this shield is a representation of a family coat-of-arms. The shield can be designed and painted in any variety of colours and heraldic patterns and can also be made in different sizes. Shields are for display only. This example was painted by Elizabeth Woods. |
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Swordsmanship Banner - Fiore dei Liberi
Canvas and ink
Large 3’ x 4’ canvas banner displaying signature plate from the manuscript Flower of Battle by Fiore dei Liberi. The plate illustrates a man divided by seven swords and surrounded by four animal symbols. The banner is hand drawn using perminant-marker. Completed in March, 2008, by Elizabeth Woods. |
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Coats of Arms - Fabric
Canvas and oil-based paints
These coats-of-arms are hand-painted on canvas and have a sewn-on backing and edging. They can be painted in a variety of colours and heraldic designs and are easily rolled up for storage and transport. |
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Gambeson - Early Tunic Style
Cotton
A very simple and functional design, the tunic style gambeson features a thin layer of padding making it well suited for use under harness and has four leather straps to make the garment adjustable. This gambeson is constructed using modern synthetic materials, making it very economical. All arming-cloths are designed and sewn by Elizabeth Woods. |
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Arming Cap
Linen
Featuring a thin layer of padding and tie-up chin strap, this cap can be worn under a helm or maille coif for extra padding and comfort. |
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Buckler
18 gauge stainless steel, wood, and leather
This small shield is made with a wooden rim covered in leather. The center boss is made with two steel dishes overlapped for extra strength. I can not take credit for the idea (which I ran across on the Armour Archive) of using cheap dollar-store bowls but it works great. |
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Scabbards
Wood and leather
These scabbards have a wood body or core and are lined with felt. I have covered some with leather in the traditional fashion and stained and waxed others. Each is custom fitted to the blade. |
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Chamfron - Horse Head Armour
Steel and leather
The chamfron is made of 16 gauge mild steel and features a raised and enclosed occular area. I designed it to be functional and provide protection for Sundance's eye's during training. Towards the end of the image gallery, there are several examples of early 14th Century horse armour, including the Warwick Chamfron dated around 1400. I used the Warwick as inspiration for my own chamfron design. |
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Small Knife
Steel and antler
I refitted a modern blade with a new antler handle. The tang extends about 3/4 of the way into the handle and is held in place by two brass rivets. This is the second knife that I have retrofitted in this manner. |
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