this is a project in motion at the I am not wearing my chain mail as i am wearing an old gambeson, i am at present working on a new arming jack. But this is the first time i have tried to make a harness that involves plate.
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A 12th century Black Knight. It took a while to get to this point. Sorry about the modern stuff around, this was just a test fitting before I do some REAL pictures.

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Ben,

Where did you get the coat?


[quote="Ben van Koert"]Here are the updates to my armour: New couters and spaulders with besagews.

It's called a brigandine. It's made by Steve Lunn, White Rose Apparel.

By the way, AWESOME kit Jeff! I've always wanted to do a 12th century impression. Yours really looks menacing. What kind of material is the surcoat made of? Hard to tell from this photo.

Where do all you guys get your plumes?

White Rose had some troubles with their webhost, so now they've changed from ' .co.uk' to ' .com' .

I get my plumes from a clothing accessoiries store, but you could also check out party costume or theatre stores.

Here is a better picture of my 12th century Black Knight kit sans helmet, etc. A better background this time also. Somehow a front yard just doesn't cut it.

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Thanks very much. The lion was a project in itself. I like your "Hundred Year's War" look too. I notice you are in Germany. A very beautiful country. I lived there for four years way back in the early to mid sixties. We were living in Wiesbaden, on the Rhine. So many castles, so little time. If I had had my way, I would have prowled every one. That's where it all started for me. Very nice people too. I wish I could find a way to go back. Ah well- Maybe someday...

Unfortunately we don´t have too many castles up here in Northern Germany. But, yes the area in the south is well scattered with them. Can recommend a travel to Rhein und Mosel area, they have nice whine there too.

Althouhg I was looking for a Northern Italian kit it would be good for "Hundred Years War" too, didn´t think about that. So I can even go for a mid 14th cent English foot if I want, something I was looking for anyway. Thanks for the hint. ;)

Well, he seems to have a sword, a shield, a hume, and a black hole, with which he destroys the enemies of Christiandom.

M.

Well, okay, at the risk of seeming long-winded, here goes...
The helmet is a heat-blackened modified Black Prince helm by William Hurt of Arms and Armour. He also made the mantle.
The Surcoat is black leather with a heavy cotton liner and gold medieval-style floral trim, split up the front, rear and sides, and laces up on the sides from hips to armpits with thongs. Courtesy of Pendragon costumes
The silver and red lion on the chest was specially made in England by a Heraldry company whose name I can't remember, but I can find it for someone if they wish. I then cut it out of the black material and hand sewed it on.
The sword is an Albion Norman in a Christian Fletcher scabbard.
The silver-plaqued belt is by Urweg.
The shield is by Rampant Lion designs. Mainly for display, but it works for this.
The blackened mail is also from England. I made a Haubergeon out of it, split it front and back, and trimmed the length a bit. I prefer a looser sleeve for roominess, so I left it as is. The coif I left untouched, I like the over-the-shoulder length. It's butted mail (Yeah, yeah, I know, not historically accurate, but I gotta cut costs somewhere... it hasn't got a bit of rust on it though), but it's held up well and looks nice with minimal attention.
I trimmed the gambeson on the collar and sleeves with the same gold trim used for the surcoat.
The gloves are by Ravenswood Leather.
I forget where I got the boots, but they work, look decent, and weren't terribly expensive.
That pretty much sums it up for this outfit I guess.
If you care to, send me a PM with an e-mail address and I'll send you some much better pics that you can see with more detail.