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…
The Sforza Condotta: Costanzo Sforza’s Loyalty to Galeazzo Duke of Milan
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…
Sabaton Leeds Royal Armouries
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,…
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…