Hi all-- Lurker here popping up to ask a question. I searched everywhere for this and so far, haven't come up with anything concrete to satisfy my curiosity. ...
Under normal circumstances, a sword is held firmly in the scabbard by the lining inside. A good scabbard has a woolen or other cloth lining, slightly oiled or...
... As far as I'm aware this isn't necessarily true of scabbards in the period we are looking at. Wool lined scabbards are an earlier period thing, they are...
You can also make a small lanyard that attaches to the scabbard and slips over the guard. This keeps it from falling out and also keeps curious hands from...
Thank you, Joris. This helps. Mai -- Mai Christy Thao http://maichristythao.com On Sat, Oct 4, 2008 at 3:04 AM, Joris - vzw De Liebaart ... [Non-text portions...
Thanks, Al. I'm looking at a medieval-type longsword, and daggers that would be worn on a baldric strapped across the back. Just wanted to make sure that...
Joalf, I thought about this. Sort of a peace-tie or peace-bond, right? But would it be worn all the time? And won't it interfere if you need to reach your...
Right, but this is really a device for security more than practicality. May I assume you already have the weapons and are looking to get scabbards made? Joalf...
No, the question is for research purposes for a book I'm writing. My character wields a sword all the time and gets into skirmishes. I didn't want the weapon...
Aha. OK. It depends on time period as well. Vikings for example usually had wooden unlined scabbards, while later period western Europeans also used...
Thanks, Joalf. This helps immensely. It's early 1400s. But this already answers my most pressing concern. You guys rock! Thanks for all the great info! Mai ......
Hey, cool. 1403 Battle of Shrewsbury is my thang! Or it was recently. Doing Viking right now. Glad you found the info helpful. Joalf ... From: Mai Thao To:...
Hello, Can anyone tell me, please, in what container would a large amount of ale be transported to the forest for a large medieval gathering. (early 1300s) I...
If you go by the origin of words then the correct word would be Barrel ( 1300's), Cask is 1400's and Keg is 1500's. So wooden barrel would correct for the...
I know that my question is just outside the time period but I thought someone here might have the answer or an idea where to look. I know that the Cadiz in...
Hello Jody and Stephen, Thank you very much for your help. I'll use 'wooden barrel'. They would have been able to put a lid on it, would they so I guess they...
... Cork wasn't widely available in England at the time. IIRC, there are surviving costrels from 14c England with cork bungs, but wood and/or leather were...
I wish I could return the favour and help, Jody, but I have no idea, sorry. Could you Google trade routes 1300 -1400. I guess you've already done that. I also...
Thanks Stephen, My barrel is in Switzerland. I'll look up cork and see when that featured. Leather sounds good. I'll check that out too. Wendy ... They ... ...
I think with what James sent mentioned i have a time table to work with. jody ... -- Scottish Scribbles http://scottishscribbles.blogspot.com/ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ...
*Forwarded with permission: Hello, In late 2008, I wrote an article for RWR about the state of romance publishing with regard to unusual historicals--those...
I hope this post is not unwelcome on this list, and also hope it is of interest to you. I know that the main language on this list is English, but maybe some...
Hello, I'm a musician (singer, lute player and conductor) and costume maker, interested in medieval archaeology. As a member of a Milanese reenactment group,...
I am researching Scotland, 1297 and have become fascinated with Andrew De Moray and his part of Scotland's fight for independence. Does anyone have any...
Diane You probably need to find any good biographies of Wallace, Bruce or even Edward I and you will find information on de Moray or Murray. There are quite a...
... ~I have several more books by Barrow, and I'll check them, but I was more curious if anyone had specific resources that focused on Andrew De Moray. ... ...
I recently discovered this image from the Huth Psalter of c.1280. http://www.bl.uk/onlinegallery/onlineex/illmanus/other/011add000038116u00013000.html In the...
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