Milanese armor in Gubbio The composite armor known as B3 is one of the captivating pieces permanently exhibited at the Diocesan Museum of Mantua. This work, of Milanese origin, is dated to around 1480, representing an authentic gem of Italian…
A Sforzesco Standard for Sigismondo Malatesta Two intriguing missives for heraldry enthusiasts, especially those interested in Sforza heraldry. The Historical Context We find ourselves in the autumn of 1452. Sigismondo Pandolfo Malatesta, Lord of Rimini and a skilled condottiero in…
Gothic Milanese Armor – Eugenio Larosa Composite Armor Milan – Third quarter of the 15th century (circa 1475-1480) The armor preserved at the Royal Armouries in Leeds is a composite composition made up of different pieces of Italian production in…
Sforza Condotta Costanzo Sforza’s Loyalty to Duke of Milan –Eugenio Larosa Below, I will present a typical CONDOTTA contract that provides an overview of the economy of the military profession in the second half of the 15th century. “Nel nome…
8Sabaton Leeds Royal Armouries Sabaton, also known as “Scarpa a Lame” or “d’Arme” in Italian, is the part of a composite armor that protects the knight from foot strikes that may come from an enemy on foot. In this case,…
Grosse Schaller known as Great Sallet. Bavarian or Austrian production dating between 1490 and 1500. This specimen is decorated with oil-based pigments. Preserved at the Kunsthistorisches Museum in Vienna (link). Neue Burg, Collection of Arms and Armour. Accession number A…
