Late norman helm
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This classic hospitaller nasal helm features a unique hinged nose guard, as specified by Ridley Scott. This helmet is a replica of the Hospitaller Helmet from the popular movie Kingdom of Heaven.
Knightly sword
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These were the swords that Balian and many knights fought with in the movie.
Armor of the Crusades
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Valien used this as his armor during the movie.
Valien: He was a French blacksmith from a small town. He lost his family so he didn't think he could've handled it. Then his father Gofri returned. He is a knight of Jerusalem. He finds his son but his son paid but little attention to Gofri's request.
Valien: He was a French blacksmith from a small town. He lost his family so he didn't think he could've handled it. Then his father Gofri returned. He is a knight of Jerusalem. He finds his son but his son paid but little attention to Gofri's request.
Windlass Steecrafts
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These Windlass Steecrafts were used in the movie, by many knights when they were attacking.
Chain-mail Armor
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Chainmail Armor was worn by every knight in the movie.
Chainmail armor provided protection against being cut by the opponents blade. It was effective against the sharp points and blades of the spear, axe and sword. It helped to prevent the skin being pierced stopping the fatal infections which often followed such injuries. Chainmail armor was ineffective against heavy blows from a blunt weapon. A padded, or quilted, garment known by various names such as Aketon, Arming coat, Doublet, Gambeson, Hacketon was worn in conjunction with chainmail as a form of additional defence. These garments consisted of a quilted coat which was either sewn or stuffed with linen or even grass. This served as padding for additional armour worn over the top. Shirts made of chainmail weighed up to 25 kilograms, depending on the size and the number of chainmail garments worn.
Chainmail armor provided protection against being cut by the opponents blade. It was effective against the sharp points and blades of the spear, axe and sword. It helped to prevent the skin being pierced stopping the fatal infections which often followed such injuries. Chainmail armor was ineffective against heavy blows from a blunt weapon. A padded, or quilted, garment known by various names such as Aketon, Arming coat, Doublet, Gambeson, Hacketon was worn in conjunction with chainmail as a form of additional defence. These garments consisted of a quilted coat which was either sewn or stuffed with linen or even grass. This served as padding for additional armour worn over the top. Shirts made of chainmail weighed up to 25 kilograms, depending on the size and the number of chainmail garments worn.
A Knights tale
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A Knight's Tale - This very special hero costume direct from the set of A Knight's Tale is Sir William Thatcher's (the late Heath Ledger) screen worn complete silver plastic suit of armor. The costume includes the armor chest and back plate, a collar plate, left and right arm armor, hand armor, and a helmet. This is the very key hero armor worn and can be seen featured throughout the movie.
Lance
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The weapons used during the Middle Ages include the Lance - A long, strong, spear-like weapon, designed for use on horseback. The description of the Lance which provides basic facts and information about the weapon is as follows:
Lance Training
Skill in the use of Medieval weapons and understanding the strategy of Medieval Warfare was necessary and a played a vital part in Medieval life. The training required by a Knight to use the Lance was developed over many years. Various training methods were used at the Quintain
- Lance - History saw the spear develop into the Medieval Lance used during warfare during the Middle Ages and was also a popular weapon used during jousting tournaments
- The lance was made of wood, usually ash, with a metal tip made of iron or steel similar to a spear head
- Knights would paint their lance to match the colors of their livery or coats of arms
- The weapon measured from 9 to 14 feet in length
- A lance-rest was developed in the form of a projection on the side of a suit of armor where the lance was supported to help the Knight in combat
- Later a piece of armor called a vamplate which was a round of iron on the shaft of the weapon which was designed to protect the hand and arm
- During jousts at Tournaments the head of the weapon was fitted with a Coronal instead of the sharp point used for war
- A blow could apply tremendous force and could apply significant injury to a knight in armor
- The Medieval horse, called a Destrier was the favored horses of knights in the Middle Ages
- Knights who used lances were also armed with a dagger and a sword to enable them to battle enemies who had been unhorsed. This lengthy weapon was far too unwieldy to use in close combat
- Type or group of weapons - Polearm - A group of pole-mounted weapons. Were all variations of poles measuring between 4 and 14 feet long with different 'heads' - spikes, hammers, spears, axe etc
Lance Training
Skill in the use of Medieval weapons and understanding the strategy of Medieval Warfare was necessary and a played a vital part in Medieval life. The training required by a Knight to use the Lance was developed over many years. Various training methods were used at the Quintain