Stunning 15th Century Brigandine & Helmets

[@bobbypugh2666]

What a fine lad you raised. It's funny hearing how you made your own armor. I made a set as well, but out of 5 gallon buckets lol may not have stopped an arrow but it sure made my Mum mad when she couldn't find her mop bucket.

[@thehistorysquad]

🤣🤣🤣 Fantastic

[@philslaton7302]

As a kid I made "a suit of armour" out of cardboard moving boxes. My sister whipped the crap out of me . . . so much for rescuing a damsel in distress.

[@bobbypugh2666]

@@philslaton7302 that's a great story, bet ya bring it up when you all get together. My bucket armor was held together with zip ties and painted with silver spray paint. Dad thought it was ingenious, Mom not so much. We were able to cut up more plastic for my brother and then proceeded to beat each other black and blue with stick "swords".

[@docstockandbarrel]

I made cardboard shields covered in duct tape for my kids to use in paintball.

[@fishmongers]

@@bobbypugh2666 that's classic

[@ziggyolopwi7050]

I really didn't appreciate the brigandine until Shad Brooks from Shadiveristy got one and showed it off. Beautiful piece of armor. Also, that visored bevor was very cool!

[@DutchGuyMike]

It is true, though I personally also do not like how the Brigandine armor looks like (in games or real life).

[@recklesflam1ngo968]

@@DutchGuyMike Brigadine is also the reason why we have the *VERY* overused studded leather trope in fantasy, as people (I think a D&D artist) mistook it for such.

[@hmmm6317]

(A little note here that shads brigantine is not really historically shaped.)

[@zekeolopwi6642]

@@hmmm6317 Yeh, missing that wasp thin waist. However, the specific artifact it was based off of DIDN'T have a wasp thin waist.

[@ShaggyPWN]

@@xplicitfishin I could very well be wrong in this. But I believe that piece that Shad had shown was based off an example from Visby, at which time the brigandines had a more straight profile.

[@mickusable]

Great to see Joshua carrying on the tradition Kevin, respect to you both 🤘🏹

[@joek600]

Great video! Im sure that Kevin already knew everything Josh was displaying but being a dad, he took a step back to allow his boy to be in the spotlight.

[@joseybryant7577]

What a fine friendship between father and son. Wish my own father was so personable.

[@phillipallen3259]

As always, well done Kevin! I'm glad you get to spend a little time with your young lad. It's a proud day when a son takes up a father's hobbies.

[@thehistorysquad]

Absolutely 👍🏻

[@LilNewo]

Watching you interact with your son warms the heart. Great vid lads

[@thehistorysquad]

Thanks 👍

[@petehall889]

Nice to see Josh again and hear him describing the different helmets. The Brigandine is really magnificent, Kevin - such great workmanship and detail. I have never encountered one before, so once again you have enriched my knowledge of mIddle ages military kit. I am grateful to you sir!

[@sharhune2735]

Fantastic Brigantine display with the helmets, Kevin. Your more flexible than I am. My arthritis might let me get down on both knees but I wouldn't be able to get up with out help or something to grab a hold of. Take care Kevin.

[@thehistorysquad]

😜

[@davidstrother496]

Your history lessons are always fascinating. Nice to see your son has taken up the interest as well.

[@als3022]

Brigantines don't get enough love. I will be honest I didn't learn about them until I caught an episode of Shadiversity who showed his. Also love the father and son videos. Good to see different generations with their different expertise to expand on the channel. Good to see.

[@stephenrenwick8781]

Awesomeness.. I still have my lobster tailed sallet with a visor, my pilgrim badge and my longbow. Sadly my soft kit got damp this past wi ter and has literally just fallen apart. We'll it was 25 years old. This really makes me miss my reenactment days 😢.

[@Briselance]

Then get back at it. :-) Don't give it up.

[@stephenrenwick8781]

As I live on the Shetland islands now, it costs a whole packet of cash to get off. Its why I stopped being a lancer, just couldn't afford the travel. Fear not though we are starting a Viking Group up here based in the Longhouse in Unst. Okay there are two ferries, but only 50 miles away.

[@buffewo6386]

Every camp needs an older gentleman to provide guidance. As a member of the clergy, a seneschal/ reeve, a scribe, clerk or any number of what we would call "support personnel " in the modern age. Never underestimate the value of a cook! You don't need armor to be needed on campaign.

[@bostonrailfan2427]

the father and son bonding here is overwhelming and makes it all the better, he truly is a chip off of the old block

[@thehistorysquad]

Yep, I'm very proud 😊

[@davidc6510]

Such a lovely video to see your son share your passion for medieval armor and bowmanship. Totally enjoyed it. Thanks for sharing!

[@thehistorysquad]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@williamwallace9427]

What pure KZbin gold Mr. Hicks!

[@thehistorysquad]

Thanks 👍🏻

[@oberstul1941]

Best team-up ever. We need more videos like this. Cheers, gentlemen!

[@thehistorysquad]

Cheers!! Glad you enjoyed it 👍🏻

[@thomasnuyts9725]

Spent a whole winter making a brigantine with articulated leather strips from sole leather so tough that it needed to be sawn apart and filed smooth so as not to Cut the double layer of wool and canvas it was sewn into with shoemaker's yarn with plenty of effort and with a pair of pliers to handle the needle. Never regretted putting so much effort into it and still great for dampening sword blows or blunt arrows. Much more comfortable too in hot weather conditions avoiding the typical heat exhaustion to the point of almost fainting of full plated colleagues on the battle field . Great video once more Kevin & son!

[@thehistorysquad]

Wow, that sounds an amazing piece you made, well done & thanks for watching 👍🏻

[@johnpaulslater2924]

I'd no idea that type of armour existed, love learning stuff that totally blows you away, so so clever

[@kelly-annejenner486]

Goodness Josh really has an amazing wealth of knowledge doesn’t he! Lovely to listen to him talk because he knows so much. You must be so proud that he’s followed in your love of history and is a well articulated man in the subject 😊

[@thehistorysquad]

Yes I am. Very proud 👍🏻

[@ozozoz6]

Great once again Ken & Son . And nice to see Father & Son working together ...

[@thehistorysquad]

It was pretty cool 👍🏻

[@chloewolf9201]

Lovely young man you have raised there. Hats off to you

[@thehistorysquad]

Thanks Chloe, we think so 😊

[@kevinlambo3211]

Very well articulated and eloquent from both of you in describing these wares. Joy to watch!

[@thehistorysquad]

Thank you kindly!

[@mathewritchie]

At last been waiting to get a look at the brigandine for 3 weeks.😀

[@thehistorysquad]

I hope it didn't disappoint, it's a great piece isn't it 👍🏻

[@LaneLibra]

"That is wow" classic Kev. Love it.

[@prawnenjoyer]

Great stuff! I absolutely love helmets like this. Fascinating to see all the different styles and learn some of the names of them. Thanks for another great video!

[@rangerminiaturesandgaming3647]

Pretty cool seeing your son being into the history as well

[@kf505]

Nice looking son who is very knowledgeable like his dad! Love that armored vest, it's beautiful.

[@AnalogOpher]

Thank you for shedding light on the brigandine. One never ceases to learn. Though it's certainly easier when the teachers are as good as you.

[@Adam_okaay]

Pretty amazing. I really like the iron cap paired with the bevor great look.

[@alancoe1002]

Nuts and bolts! You gentlemen have delivered. I am constantly amazed that there is always so much more to know about the basics. I am a life-long student of this period, and a new visitor to your channel, and will always be interested in your next topic, or new insight into this boundlessly interesting time. My thanks to you and your son.

[@thehistorysquad]

You’re welcome Alan & welcome to the channel 👍

[@NormanLedoyen]

Another great video Kevin. Thank you.

[@thehistorysquad]

Glad you enjoyed it Norman 👍🏻

[@a_goblin22]

Great video and great kit , this video reinforces why I love this channel so much, thank you for all your uploads , and thanks to your son for accumulating such a fine collection

[@michaelpage4199]

This was fantastic. Thank you both for doing this. This was all beautiful craftsmanship

[@legus9684]

I love those pieces of gear you lot bring to show us. I love learning about those things, they're so cool!

[@hemaccabe4292]

I really enjoyed it. Birds weren't so bad. Always trying to learn more. Thank-you and Joshua.

[@joshboy1st]

Great stuff Kev and josh!! keep em coming

[@thehistorysquad]

Thanks! Will do!

[@stevenfoster5217]

What a great channel. And the perfect length.

[@thehistorysquad]

Thank you kindly!

[@gagetranseth7369]

Hi Kevin, I’ve been subscribed for quite a while now and have seen just about every one of your videos. I’ve never got around to commenting because each time I’d see the comments were full of what I was going to say. Your channel is one of my favorites on KZbin and that’s saying a lot considering how much I’m on it. Please keep up the amazing work.

[@thehistorysquad]

Wow, that's great to hear, I'm glad you're enjoying the content and will keep posting more for sure 👍🏻

[@Nana-vi4rd]

That is really awesome, and I might be crazy but it looks more comfortable to wear than most armor you see. I truly like it. Your son seems to be quite a young man, and a chip off the old block as we say here in Eastern Tennessee. Well done, thank you for uploading.

[@paulamos2817]

Brilliant 8minutes .your son seems so knowledgeable .I learn something knew with each new video. Well done 👏.

[@thehistorysquad]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@arthurdoucette1786]

Greetings once again from nova Scotia, thanks once again, for another very interesting film. I love this particular subject to get into, I am very interested in the small details, that explain the reality of the story. that's a strapping young man, looking splendid in armour, you have every reason to be proud...you guys make a good team. Blessings

[@thehistorysquad]

Thanks again Arthur. 👍🏻

[@davidcooke8005]

Iron Hat all the way. Stylish skullcap, and a wide brim to keep the rain from dripping down your back.

[@theusher2893]

Sallets with gorgets will always be the quintessential knight look to me. They're just so badass looking.

[@hazmatt4637]

❤ this is wonderful!

[@Dutch1951x]

Outstanding!

[@deathdeathington]

What ingenious technology. The articulation of the segments reminds me of an insect's carapace.

[@adamschaeffer4057]

Such nice, informative content. Let me also take a moment to praise you for doing such a fine job with your son!

[@thehistorysquad]

Wow, cheers Adam, I'm very proud of him. 👍🏻

[@kirkmorrison6131]

Great video I loved the helmets and the Brigantine quite fascinating

[@tommywolfe2706]

2:00 I know that the helmet sits low and limits his visibility, is it possible that they would have had additional layers, probably the padded head piece, underneath, which would have essentially lifted the "brim" of that helmet higher up allowing for more visibility? That one looks like the complete deal, especially if you had some sort of face and throat guard...I have seen chain mail versions, to cover the face and a similar metal neck guard, I think I would prefer that over a helmet with a visor. Also, as a father, I love the videos with your son. Aside from having a great relationship, obviously, you share a passion and one that is on a special level. Yours is a life truly blessed, thank you for sharing that. There are things that I really enjoy doing and I could only dream that my son would grow to be passionate about those same things as much as your son has grown to share your interests. How awesome, you are lucky!

[@thehistorysquad]

Hi, thanks so much for your comment. They did sometime have a padded coif inside the helmet, but it was a matter of choice. 👍🏻

[@tommywolfe2706]

@@thehistorysquad I got a response from the man himself! Thank you! I only mentioned that about the coif because you mentioned his limited visibility due to the design and I figured that the coif was standard anyway, for comfort, fit and blow absorption.... So those helmets have adequate harnesses on the inside to help protect the head from a....lets just say....direct sword blow, without the coif?

[@thehistorysquad]

​@@tommywolfe2706 No worries, I do try to read all of the comments and answer questions wherever I can. Yes many helmets were fitted with a leather liner to improve fit and help with 'blow' absorption.

[@TimberwolfCY]

Oh man this is fantastic! Love it! I think bigandines are cool anyway, but that one is just absolutely amazing. And no shame at all making one for yourself out of a car door, that's super resourceful and a *lot* of hard work! Thanks for another great presentation, really cool!

[@philw8049]

That Brigandine is gorgeous and that bevor! I’ve never seen a bevor quite like that, I would have assumed it was part of the helmet. I’m a machinist, worked with metal most of my adult life. I can’t imagine the skill it would take to make something like that bevor, to so closely match the helm and all done by hand. Incredible.

[@thehistorysquad]

Cheers Phil, I'll pass your comment onto the guys 👍🏻

[@lizchatfield692]

I can see your lad and all his retainers going into battle , a fine looking lad .

[@thehistorysquad]

Thanks, I think so, a chip off the old block wouldn't you say 😜

[@gerrypowell2748]

Interesting helmets and armour👌👌

[@claudiobernardi3002]

Damn these pieces are awesome! And your passion is truly contagious 🤩

[@davidford2169]

I am a new subscriber to your channel,so it was actually nice to meet your son👍🇬🇧

[@thehistorysquad]

Cheers David & thanks for the sub!

[@TheAverageGam3r]

Favorite channel. Great content, great guy. I’ve always been obsessed with the Middle Ages

[@thehistorysquad]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@CVNNimitz68]

The brigandine reminds me al lot at my lorica segmentata. both made out of overlapping pieces of steel. Over 1000 years between, but still effective armour

[@thecrimsomcardyugioh9810]

I just commented this lol, The inside of the brigandine reminded me of Roman infantry steel.

[@CVNNimitz68]

@@thecrimsomcardyugioh9810 As we say in german "Two stupid people one thought"

[@thehistorysquad]

Yes, absolutely 👍🏻

[@agroulesupermarinespitfire4209]

aCkShULLy, lorica segmentatas were mostly made out of iron. You are still very right, the parallel is interesting.

[@LuzMaria95]

Wow!! Really love this!

[@thehistorysquad]

Thanks!

[@LuzMaria95]

@@thehistorysquad you’re welcome! ☺️

[@mikegould6590]

Always informative

[@rikijett310]

Wear all of the helmets please and thank you!!!! Great video!!!! 👍👍

[@fernandoPessoa8]

Aah, the most stylish is the italian design! They have not forgotten what it means to give an extravagant visual touch to even the most vital of things

[@garychynne1377]

thumbs up to you both. great helmet display. the brigandine intrigued me. that story of the bodkin carrying the plate through the man is also sobering. i remember when you said you shot the pig and some mail went through the carcass on the bodkin. very powerful examples of longbow power. thank yew gare

[@thehistorysquad]

Cheers Gary 👍🏻

[@rainstand2772]

Brigantine is my favorite body armor type hands down the second helmet they mentioned reminds me of a Burgundian type I’ve seen that I’m fond of I love this channel Kevin you rock! PS I’m curious if the examples found on Rhodes were left over from the Knights of St John and the ottoman sieges

[@MsRain49]

Beautiful pieces.

[@thehistorysquad]

Thanks Lisa, they love their hobby 👍🏻

[@tonystoops7802]

Fine job, thanks.

[@music_by_carlos]

love this channel

[@ruthd7274]

What amazing pieces of engineering that armour is (are?)!

[@whytemike7383]

Very nice collection of helmets there very interesting. Thank you

[@thehistorysquad]

Glad you like them!

[@thedragonbroke]

What an excellent video! Very nice to see you and your son working together. What the cap of iron primarily french or was it common across nation and country?

[@glizzygulper8948]

that third helmet is awesome! such a cool design and concept, its fascinating to think that people wore these things to war ages ago. I also love tha patterns on the iron cap, and how its made out of a single sheet of steel so its stronger, incredible video

[@bobrobinson1576]

The form of it makes me wonder if it's some kind of proto morion.

[@richardmacpherson7647]

Another Brilliant Video from the history squad. Always wondered how do they keep these from going rusty... Especially in the rain we have in the UK

[@thehistorysquad]

Hard work and ingenuity 😉 Back in the day, armour may have been put into barrels of sand to prevent rust, or even burnished with oil 👍🏻

[@outlawquill7894]

The 1H sword he's got looks like one from the Royal Armories/Windlass collection. Beautiful and highly accurate replica!

[@Stormbringer2012]

The one with the visor (second from the last) is what I bought recently (1065 steel) and it did not disappoint. Simple, comfortable and an al-round excellent helmet.

[@bbbcfitchburg2563]

Another good video Kevin. Interesting how our sons always seem to be taller and heavier men than ourselves! I have to look up to my boy too!! Cheers!

[@thehistorysquad]

😂

[@nickmail7604]

Smashing thanks!

[@thehistorysquad]

Any time!

[@tomdriver9968]

As a graduate student studying the Paston family of Norwich c. 15th century, I'd love to see a video on the siege of Caister castle if you're familiar with this conflict between John III Paston and the Duke of Norfolk in 1469. Love your content and would love to hear your take on it!

[@maximusstarblazer]

Another very enjoyable and informative. Add in a quick little tune played from old common instruments that would could be heard? Thank you for your time and wisdom.

[@thehistorysquad]

Great suggestion! I do play my flute now and a gain for videos 😉

[@peterrussell9231]

Thank you

[@Duke-xo3sr]

Great, love these ones

[@thehistorysquad]

Weapons will be next 😃

[@djolley61]

Fighting back then must have been some hot work.

[@brianknezevich9894]

Excellent video, as always. I'm a huge fan of the aggressive look of many Germanic sallets, although I believe I'd prefer to fight in one with a telescoping bevier. Not that looks really have much to do with combat utility. Brigandine, or even any type of scale armor, is a fascinating topic that is not covered particularly well in depth by any channel I've found yet. It's a large topic to cover throughout history and across cultures, anyhow.

[@BenChmark1_]

that collapsing bevor is fantastic, almost like something out of science fiction in my opinion! I would love to find some more historical information about the piece it's based on if anyone has any knowledge?

[@thehistorysquad]

I'll see if Josh can help you with this 👍🏻

[@BenChmark1_]

@@thehistorysquad thank you!

[@lyooyiylklykyokyklky]

I'm just commenting so I get a notification if we get a source as well! Beautiful kit by the way, that brig was incredible. And kettle helms don't get enough love so glad to see them represented!

[@michellemichaels3258]

Awesome 👏

[@dongiii5644]

I love this channel

[@markmorris2207]

The Iron Hat has a bit of a rough surface. Is that the result of the forging process? Great video!

[@PerssTheMerryMan]

Your son has a very good speaking voice as well

[@mr31337]

Great LARP video! Thank you!

[@thehistorysquad]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@mr31337]

@@thehistorysquad very much, but the guy on the left in the armor, is he okay? He looks as thin as a stick.

[@thehistorysquad]

​@@mr31337 lol

[@robertlukacs4954]

I personally prefer 14th century armour, but this is still amazing!

[@thecrimsomcardyugioh9810]

The brigandine or however you spell it, from the inside looks like what a Roman soldier would’ve worn. Kinda cool.

[@thehistorysquad]

Yes, it's very similar

[@BlorkTDork]

I bought a crossbow for hunting thinking I could use it with less care to what's downrange but once I tested it on wood, metal,etc... I treat it with same care as a high power rifle because it will go right through a trailer wall or two car doors or a tree 3 feet across no problem so that bit about the arrow taking a piece of armor with it is not as improbable as some might believe

[@cnawan]

I imagine that the wing of a landrover would have some handy curves and flat bits that would save you time and effort

[@gpgpgpgp1000]

Nice jack chains on the gambeson!

[@williamroman1617]

The whole time you were talking about the helmets and brigandine I was looking at Josh's padded armor with the metal fittings down the arm. I've seen brigandines, but I havent seen something like that before! Can you do a video explaining a little more about that kind of padded armor?

[@lyooyiylklykyokyklky]

Hello! If you want morning, the padded jack is sometimes called a gambeson or an acetone, and the metal chains are called jack chains. I hope that gives you a starting point for your research!

[@lyooyiylklykyokyklky]

*More info, not morning! Stupid autocorrect

[@davidseale716]

I'm lucky to live in Coventry, so have seen the Coventry Sallet at the Herbert museum. I also own a copy of the Coventry Sallet

[@hemaccabe4292]

I am always confused by helmets! This was so great! Thank-you! BTW, son's name is Joshua? Handsome lad! You clearly have excellent taste in names.

[@ninthhouse6602]

Is the mirror polish finish accurate for the period? Great episode 💚💚💚

[@thehistorysquad]

Yes, it is, I'm not certain but I think it may have been called white armour.

[@DetroitMicroSound]

Who would think, learning about old wars, could be a relaxing break from thinking about new wars?

[@alecblunden8615]

The Brigandine has similarities to the Roman Lorica segmentata- which is a good thing.

[@thehistorysquad]

It does for sure, same principle 👍🏻

[@johnspizziri1919]

Fine son. Good job.

[@kalgrave497]

I really need to get my brigandine fixed up... mine unfortunately is sitting in a few pieces in my garage 😅