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Answers to some of the most frequently questions submitted to Knyghtly Armes.
Q: Did people really go around armed?
According to the Hollywood trope, everyone walked around with a sword on their hip (or on their back) during the Middle Ages. The question arises if there is any historical basis for it. The Statute of Northampton (Edward III) prohibited all persons from going...
Q: How much did armour cost?
As all of the values cited below are shown in pounds (£ from liber), shillings (s from solidus) and pence (d from denarius), we should first clarify the break down of English currency at the time. It is also important to note that the pence or penny was worth less (240...
Q: Did a knight’s armour really shine?
The previous assertion should not be taken to mean that the vast majority of armour was hideously ugly or completely un-fashionable. At least some were elaborately painted, perhaps to distinguish the wearer’s company, while others were coated in a heavy lacqu...