Videos tagged with Italian Armour

This video features Assistant Curator Eleanor Wilkinson-Keys from the Royal Armouries discussing a highly decorated 16th-century Italian Shaffron, a type of horse armor. The episode is the first in a new series highlighting favorite objects from their collection. While the focus is on historical armor, the Royal Armouries' mission is to explore arms and armor, including historical combat and demonstrations. They encourage audience engagement through comments and offer ways to support the museum.

This video from the Royal Armouries explores the 'Lion Armour,' a significant historical piece likely crafted around 1560 by a French or Italian artisan. Despite its exquisite gold inlay and lion motifs, the original owner remains a mystery, though historical portraits and medals link it to figures like the 2nd Earl of Manchester and Kings Charles I and II. Evidence of sword slashes on the helmet confirms its use in combat.