14th C illuminated manuscript: Romance of Alexander
I was reading one of Oakeshott's books today, and he made reference to an illuminated manuscript called Romance of Alexander, written AD 1338-1344. In case you hadn't found this manuscript yet, it has some really great, detailed images.
I can second Harry's recommendation of this 'Romance of Alexander'. The ms has over 250 illustrations of armoured warriors, combat on foot and on horse-back, all sorts of armour and details such as the guard chains for securing sword, dagger and helm. Mail, scale, coats-of-plates, bascinets +/- visors, great helms, kettle-hats, falchions, bucklers, longbows, crossbows, cannon and trebuchets - it's all there. Go feast your eyes.
Neil
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