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I use kit or clothes interchangeably although kit does cover a wider range of things than just clothing. I must admit that being asked about my 'costume' really rankles, I know it's daft but it does. That may be because I have nearly as much medieval clothing as modern. :roll: :D As to the differenc...

Thanks for the replies everyone.

I am going to try Geoff as he got such glowing recommendations

If so can I order one

Any suggestions as to who might me able to do me one of these gratefully received.

Cheers

To put the cat amongst the proverbial pigeons, why should they care? It's their hobby; if they were to go skiing as their hobby each weekend they wouldn't be expected to 'put on a good display' Because generally you do not get paid to go sking. Of course if neither you nor your group are being paid...

A picture of a simple, tabard type, Howard livery as desribed above - just for you Colin

Sara

PS. If you look really hard I am wearing one on my avatar.

House of De Clifford wrote:<grins> ............no hard feelin's really!!!

Phew, you had me worried there, never meant to offend, but as I said it is one of my bugbears

And if it stops any nice authentic doublet being spoilt by inappropriate modern fastenings all the better

Sara

AAARRRGGGHHH!!!! NNNNOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!! My reaction exactly! This is one of my personal bug bears as our societies 15th century herald / authenty-bod. Why do people make nice authentic clothing then insist on spoiling them for want of correct fastening?... It'll probably be my Herald's crusade...

I must admit that the main source I used for this is the Osprey Man-at-arms English Longbowman. If you look at most period illustrations they show no form of bracer at all, presumably the clothing/padding/armour worn is enough to do the job. The attached website has some nice examples including one ...

If you make one of the 'MAry Rose' style of bracer you will only have one buckle to do up. I have one like this and have no problems putting it on/taking it off.

As I understand it is also considered more authentic that the type the goes right around the forearm.