Tudor England
Broadsword
https://www.strongholdnation.co.uk/history/tudor-england/broadswordSometimes referred to as a Basket-Hilt Sword, The Broadsword is a heavy bladed weapon often characterized by it's large and often enclosed hilt (designed to fully protect …
The ''Peter''
https://www.strongholdnation.co.uk/history/tudor-england/the-peterChristened The ''Peter Pomergranate'', this was a medium sized Carrack Warship of The English Navy. Launched in 1510 AD (as a much smaller Vessel), The ''Peter'' was refi …
The ''Antelope''
https://www.strongholdnation.co.uk/history/tudor-england/the-antelopeAnother late Medieval English Warship – The ''Antelope'' was launched in 1546 as part of The English Navy and it's attempt to assert itself as a major Naval Power. …
Queen Elizabeth's ''Pocket Pistols''
https://www.strongholdnation.co.uk/history/tudor-england/queen-elizabeths-pocket-pistolsThe "Pocket Pistol" were actually constructed before Queen Elizabeth I reign. Given as a gift to her (but presented to her father, King Henry VIII), in 1544, by The Count …
Rapier Sword
https://www.strongholdnation.co.uk/history/tudor-england/rapier-swordNoted for it's long thin blade and extremely sharp point, The Rapier was seen in Modern Europe in the late 16th and 17th Centuries. Rapiers are also identified by their c …
Leather Cannon
https://www.strongholdnation.co.uk/history/tudor-england/leather-cannonThis 15th Century artillery piece was NOT as it's name implies (exactly). With the advent of more and more cannons on Medieval battlefields, many different type of experi …
Bilbo Sword
https://www.strongholdnation.co.uk/history/tudor-england/bilbo-swordA type of 16th Century "mini" sword combination of a Sword and Rapier. They were well tempered and flexible blade (a relatively new innovation). Popular with Medieval Nav …
Gorget
https://www.strongholdnation.co.uk/history/tudor-england/gorgetThe Gorget was a steel collar, worn separately or with protective head gear - designed to protect the neck and portion of the upper chest of it's wearer. They were a comp …
Burgonet Helmet
https://www.strongholdnation.co.uk/history/tudor-england/burgonet-helmetDeveloped in the 16th Century, these were open faced protective head coverings. Made with an attached neck collar, they were characterized by the large metal peak - attac …
Lobster Pot Helmet
https://www.strongholdnation.co.uk/history/tudor-england/lobster-pot-helmetSometimes known as a "Horseman's Pot", this style of protective head gear was popular among cavalrymen in many European Countries. Seen in the mid-16th Century, it derive …