Craft, Forgery, and the Courts: medieval Sword & Armor Trademark Disputes in XV Century Milan A few days ago, I was approached for permission to use one of my publications in the creation of this video. I’m always delighted to…
Milanese armor in Gubbio
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…
Gothic Milanese Armor Royal Armouries Leeds
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…
Missaglia Gothic Fan-Shaped Pauldron
Missaglia Gothic Fan-Shaped Pauldron Throughout the 1400s and a significant part of the 1500s, Milanese armor craftsmanship was renowned not only within our peninsula but also beyond the Alps, a distinction that had fostered a thriving trade defended by Duke…