moro armor?

russel · 1st September 2013, 09:18 PM

Thanks Maurice,

The comparison make the distinction quite plain.

VANDOO · 1st September 2013, 09:46 PM

HERE ARE A FEW MORE EXAMPLES OF ARMOR AND A COUPLE OF HELMETS ONE OF TURTLE SHELL (IN A SPANISH MUSEUM) AND ANOTHER OF HORN AND CANE. ONE PICTURE OF FESTIVAL ARMOR IN LUZON. THE PICTURE WITH ARMOR AND HELMET MADE OF BRASS IS LIKELY PARADE ARMOR AS WELL BUT WELL MADE. USING THE FORUM SEARCH YOU CAN FIND MORE INFORMATION.
THE NEW ARMOR IS EASILY MADE AND OF THIN METAL WITH NO CHAIN MAIL OR LEATHER EVEN THE KNIFE IS POORLY MADE AND FOR DISPLAY ONLY.

Battara · 1st September 2013, 11:31 PM

Basically Moro armor was made to be used and take hits. The newer stuff won't last at all if used in battle.

Also most Moro armor was made of carabao horn plates (sometimes brass) and 4-in-1 pattern bronze chain maille.

Only datus would have the wealth and status to wear armor.

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VANDOO (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: OKLAHOMA, USA Posts: 3,138	HERE ARE A FEW MORE EXAMPLES OF ARMOR AND A COUPLE OF HELMETS ONE OF TURTLE SHELL (IN A SPANISH MUSEUM) AND ANOTHER OF HORN AND CANE. ONE PICTURE OF FESTIVAL ARMOR IN LUZON. THE PICTURE WITH ARMOR AND HELMET MADE OF BRASS IS LIKELY PARADE ARMOR AS WELL BUT WELL MADE. USING THE FORUM SEARCH YOU CAN FIND MORE INFORMATION. THE NEW ARMOR IS EASILY MADE AND OF THIN METAL WITH NO CHAIN MAIL OR LEATHER EVEN THE KNIFE IS POORLY MADE AND FOR DISPLAY ONLY. Attached Images

1st September 2013, 09:18 PM	#1
russel Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Tasmania, Australia Posts: 236	Thanks Maurice, The comparison make the distinction quite plain.

1st September 2013, 11:31 PM	#3
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,272	Basically Moro armor was made to be used and take hits. The newer stuff won't last at all if used in battle. Also most Moro armor was made of carabao horn plates (sometimes brass) and 4-in-1 pattern bronze chain maille. Only datus would have the wealth and status to wear armor.