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Show here your Byzantine warrior impression
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Hi Peter,

Regarding the "mirror" armor, the only evidence we have are 3 paintings in monasteries (13 - 14th century). One in Mouth Athos, one in Epirus and one in Serbia.

The origins (cyclical shape) is definitely proto-Ottoman / Mongolian, but seems that Byzantines developed a composite "reactive" armor based on this pattern... it is true that the 4 layers of armor provide a spring-like feeling and extreme protection, compared to typical Byzantine armor.

This after a few, non-scientific :-) tests we have performed - please do notshoot :-)

The most interesting feature is how comfortable you feel with this armor. As said before, Spiros in the Turkish Archery Tournament was able to hit a 30 x30 cm target in 100 meters distance, with fast instinctive shoot

This armor was built with humble material (cheap leather, iron plates) by Dimitris, since this was one of his first attempts as an armorer. There are also a few "mistakes", that need to be corrected on next productions.

The reality is that this armor design is so unique that deserves a luxurius construction. As would be normal for a Saint-Warrior of the 14th century...
Antonis Aliades

KORYVANTES Association
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Re: Show here your Byzantine warrior impression - by Mika Graham - 08-09-2011, 08:07 AM
Re: Show here your Byzantine warrior impression - by Adonis - 06-23-2012, 04:50 AM
Re: Show here your Byzantine warrior impression - by Slavomir - 08-11-2012, 09:41 PM

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