Medieval Weapons and Men At Arms.

Ibrahiim al Balooshi · 17th June 2017, 06:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Philip

Thank you for sharing these, several of the works display a high level of technical proficiency from an artistic standpoint and of course they all have value as pictorial documentation of the period. I would like to point out that the fourth picture from the very bottom of your latest post is chronologically distinctive in that its portrayals are definitely post-medieval. It's the one showing the two riders in russeted (browned) armor; note that one of them is brandishing a long-barreled pistol. His companion is carrying another such weapon in his right hand, only its barrel being visible. A carbine is suspended barrel-downward in a saddle-boot on this man's left side, along with a sword which appears to be a transitional rapier. The barrel of a musket appears on the left, mid-background. These elements would date the scene to sometime in the 17th cent., making it definitely post-medieval in theme. I will leave it to the costume and armor specialists to pin down a geographic locus for the characters.

Salaams Philip ~I so liked the picture I threw it in anyway although of course you are spot on Philip...Apologies for jumping the gun on that one !

Ibrahiim al Balooshi · 17th June 2017, 06:37 AM

Staying with horses I note from Wikepedia Quote" The destrier is the best-known war horse of the medieval era. It carried knights in battles, tournaments, and jousts. It was described by contemporary sources as the Great Horse, due to its significance.

The word destrier is derived from the Vulgar Latin dextarius, meaning "right-sided" (the same root as dexterous and dexterity). This may refer to it being led by the squire at the knight's right side (or led by the right hand) or to the horse's gait, (possibly leading with the right).[1]

While highly prized by knights and men-at-arms, the destrier was not very common.[2] Most knights and mounted men-at-arms rode other war horses, such as coursers and rounceys.[3] These three types of horse were often referred to generically as chargers."Unquote.

Ibrahiim al Balooshi · 17th June 2017, 07:12 AM

Here I must do Jousting !!

The key to Jousting Tournament Horses is;

http://bibliodyssey.blogspot.com/200...ment-book.html

~ and on this site are some excellent pictures!!

17th June 2017, 06:37 AM	#2
Ibrahiim al Balooshi Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Buraimi Oman, on the border with the UAE Posts: 4,408	Staying with horses I note from Wikepedia Quote" The destrier is the best-known war horse of the medieval era. It carried knights in battles, tournaments, and jousts. It was described by contemporary sources as the Great Horse, due to its significance. The word destrier is derived from the Vulgar Latin dextarius, meaning "right-sided" (the same root as dexterous and dexterity). This may refer to it being led by the squire at the knight's right side (or led by the right hand) or to the horse's gait, (possibly leading with the right).[1] While highly prized by knights and men-at-arms, the destrier was not very common.[2] Most knights and mounted men-at-arms rode other war horses, such as coursers and rounceys.[3] These three types of horse were often referred to generically as chargers."Unquote. Attached Images Last edited by Ibrahiim al Balooshi; 17th June 2017 at 06:59 AM.

17th June 2017, 07:12 AM	#3
Ibrahiim al Balooshi Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Buraimi Oman, on the border with the UAE Posts: 4,408	Here I must do Jousting !! The key to Jousting Tournament Horses is; http://bibliodyssey.blogspot.com/200...ment-book.html ~ and on this site are some excellent pictures!! Attached Images