07-26-2007, 09:48 PM
Quote:Hello people!
I recall seeing pictures on here, somewhere, which this armour brought to mind!
Does it remind anyone of something.....
http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q315 ... ome057.jpg
http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q315 ... ome056.jpg
sorry this is on it's side.
I have been meaning to do this for a while ,as it has played on my mind for a while. A good example, perhaps, of Ottoman weaponry being influenced by Byzantium, or visa-versa?
"Krug" style armours were also used by the Mamluks of Egypt and in Iran in the late 15th century, so I doubt there is a Roman link. AFAIK late 14th century Persian miniature paintings also show armoured warriors with large discs over their chests, so I think the origins of this type of armour probably lie further east.
Regards,
Hisham
Hisham