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As the Middle Ages drew to a close, firearms, such as the matchlock, became more common. Other weapons evolved as well. Consequently, the Knightly suit of armor began to fade into obscurity and so did the weapons meant to combat the armor, such as the mace and war hammer. The need was for a faster, lighter tool. Enter the rapier.The term rapier is believed to have come from the Spanish espada ropera or sword of the robes. In other...

The importance of helmets to Knights during the Middle Ages is "obvious“ they protected the head. Over time, as weaponry and methods of warfare improved, helmets duly evolved. In this post, we will take a brief look at three types of medieval helmets.From the Early Middle Ages to the end of the 12th century, helmets were primarily the type that had a casque protecting the nose and the face, also called the nasal helmet. This helmet was easy...

The Museum Replicas Annual Sale is close at hand! Set for May 20th there are many great opportunities in store! Of course, there will be a fixed percentage discount for all our regular or new stock item. Boiling it down that means EVERYTHING will have some form of discount. But once you step into the warehouse that's where the magic happens. Discontinued items, closed out items, returned and repaired items will be on sale up to 80% OFF!...