I have ordered a new toy...

It´s custom made from Ukraine. Handmade after my mesurements.

It ready for freight now and I got some pictures of it.

In 2 weeks it will come in the mail...

http://www.armstreet.com/ebay/art/armorgot01.jpg
http://www.armstreet.com/ebay/art/armorgot02.jpg
http://www.armstreet.com/ebay/art/armorgot04.jpg
http://www.armstreet.com/ebay/art/armorgot05.jpg

Damn nice suit!
Did it cost a bunch? A first born child?

Okay, I'm not a big fan of armor... but that's pretty damn awesome! :!:

Hello, by what historic pieces was this suit inspired?

Great looking suit and fine metalwork. Do you intend to patinate (age) it?

Nice!

Your pauldrons look more Milanese inspired to me - but I'm pretty new at this, and I'm sure there was plenty of cross-pollination of styles. I'm awaiting the final bits of a harness from the Ukraine myself (redid the gaunts - they weren't happy with them), also late Gothic. May have to put up a couple of pics when I'm all together.

Again, very nice suit - congratulations!

Nice harness a little bit shiny for my taste a few years of being knocked about should cure that. One should always remember that the term knight in shining armour was an insult. It showed he hadn't been in the battle.

And how did THIS get under my radar? Looks bloody awesome.

M.

Hi Anders.

reference my earlier posting on your harness. If it,s as good as it looks you have a beauty but as I said I have a minor issue with the level of polish. In my experience highly polished plate or weapons do not hold oil or grease very well which leaves them venerable to rust a satin finish looks superb and the slightly rougher surface holds grease and oil better. Highly polished plate has one other small problem the slightest scratch or ding looks like the grand canyon. I do not wish to dump on your new armour but I felt I should mention the problems so you can watch out for them.

Hi Anders, beuatiful suit! Id be interested to know what you think of the quality once you get it, as I have been eyeing some stuff from them as well. Some close up pics would be appreciated. I recently bought a pair of spaulders from Steel Mastery (Ukraine) and was blown away by the craftsmanship but they seem to have gotten out of selling armor so im looking for someone new. Anyway congrats on the new armor.

Thanks for all comments.

When I´ll get the suit I will try it out and take some new pictures, and answer questions on qualty, hanlding etc.
It´s on it´s way right now, and will probably arrive during next week.

Hi Bill

I have to say I cannot remember for certain where I read it but I am pretty certain it is correct I believe it is in a book called armour through the ages I will try to find it. The book is currently on loan I will try to get it back ASAP and check.

FWIW, contemporary depictions of high-status individuals in armour typically show pristine harnesses. This may be meant to indicate that the wearer can afford not only the harness itself but the cost of replacement and refurbishment and regular maintenance as well.