Introduction of the stirrup

[Peroni]

Yes sorry, I missed your point about it being the Household Cavalry. :oops:

No, it wouldn't matter which side. Slash to the right and stab to the left. That's how they are trained to this day.


The leather chamfron from Newstead did have ear flaps at the front, but not substantial enough to stop a cut to the ears from the rider. Here's a reconstruction. The ears are still free to move about.



The metal chamfrons from Straubing etc don't seem to have any ear protection. This may be because they were designed for hippika gymnasia as opposed to full combat.

regards,