ADP Migration Period Coppergate base

 

ADP Migration Period Coppergate Base

 

Armour Decision Point Worksheet

·                     Silhouette – Late Roman/Migration/Viking

·                     Time period – 867

·                     Geographical Area – York, England

·                     Historical Example – Extant Coppergate helmet

·                     Social Status – Northumbrian Captain of the Yeomanry

·                     Leg suspension - none

·                     Correct layers V your layers – none – but have not made the set.

·                     Weapon Fitout - SCA rule set compliant rattan single handed sword, rattan spear, rattan dagger, and a round shield

·                     My Compromises – Face, neck, kidney protection, gauntlets, hidden elbows, forearms, thighs and knees.

 

Silhouette:

Late Roman/Migration/Viking

Time period:

867

Geographical Area:

York, Kingdom of Northumbria (present day England) 

Historical Example:

Extant Coppergate helmet

Social Status:

Northumbrian Captain of the Yeomanry, I believe at this rank a metal helmet would be expected and affordable.

Leg suspension:

The leg armour for this type of warrior was cloth trews and wraps.

Correct layers V your layers:

I have not made the set.

Weapon Fitout:

SCA rule set compliant rattan single handed sword, rattan spear, rattan dagger, and a round shield

My Compromises:

Face/ head the open face is illegal so a full face or protective bars are needed, as would extra blacked or hidden plates to full cover the head.

Neck needs full mail, or preferably full mail and a hidden gorget.

Kidney protection is needed – a hidden one integrated into the lendenier would work well.

Gauntlets there are no known gauntlets from this period, so a sports leather copy is needed, a common option in Australia are the “Count Olfus” designed leather covered steel plate gauntlets.

Hidden elbows and forearms are best. While only elbows are technically needed, forearm protection is highly recommended.

Hidden thighs knees are best. While only knees are technically needed, thigh protection is highly recommended.

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