Two-handed Swords and Longswords
Posted by MRL on Jul 14th 2017
As arms and weapons evolved knights could find themselves in situations where they might enter a battle on horseback but leave it on foot, thus the need arose for a sword that was short enough to wield on foot and yet long enough to reach targets from horseback. Enter the longsword, which was really just a longer and heavier version of the typical sword. These blades were effective against plate armored foes as well as being devastating against l...
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Who has an eye on the Iron Throne?
Posted by MRL on Jul 13th 2017
July 16th! Game of Thrones season 7 is finally arriving and there are quite a few of us here at Museum Replicas feeling the excitement!Of course, our history with the franchise makes it easy to enjoy. Even after our licensed line ran its course, we still can't part with the wonder of author George R.R. Martin's book series. It could be that that has something to do with how often we see ourselves in the series. For instance, the Dothraki raider k...
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Hand Sewn Clothing
Posted by MRL on Jun 19th 2017
In the world of historical re-enactment and role play costuming, few eras are as popular as that of the Renaissance Period. While many manufacturers offer garments that are constructed in the style of days long gone, few fulfill the promise of authentic production. Museum Replicas has noticed this lack of reproduction and has decided to address the issue with it's own line called; Windlass Authentics. This Hand-Sewn line is as implied, sewn by ha...
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