Qualities To Look For In Authentic Suits Of Armor By John Hilde At Isnare.com Ezine Articles

Some of the most impressive home décor displays can be authentic suits of armor. If you are looking to acquire one for your home or office, it is important to know what you're looking for. Some of you may be shopping around for the first time and have no idea what to look for in a suit of armor. Not only should your armor be historically accurate, but the material used to make it and the finish quality all add to the authenticity of your particular piece.

Today's replicas of historical armors came mainly from three countries: Spain, Italy, and India. By nature one may be inclined to think that higher quality suits of armor come from the first two countries, and you are correct. However, you'll almost always end up paying a premium for these armors. The suits of armor in Italy and Spain are crafted by the finest artisans and the quality is unparalleled. The finish on the armor is going to be authentic and polished or aged to your liking. The armor especially in Italy is created with an "old patina" rustic look which India manufacturers cannot or will not match. The shape of the armor is also going to be more authentic and historically accurate to what was actually constructed in medieval times as well. Another advantage of Italian and Spanish armors is that they often can etch and emboss very delicate and complex designs on their armor, sometimes in precious metals such as gold. If you are looking for a display suit of armor, Spanish armors are almost always going to be your pick.

However, the armor in India does have its pros as well. As the cost of labor is much less in India, you'll often pay a lot less for an Indian armor, and they can be high quality as well. Indian medieval armor also is a very effective SCA combat or reenactment piece. They make suits of armo that can be worn and used as costumes or in tournaments. The downside is that they usually make not-so-good display armors, as the "old patina" look cannot not be replicated and they fail miserably at etching and embossing fine designs on their armors.

Medieval suits of armor can add certain prestige and beauty to your home décor. Many businesses also use these historical replicas to add to the atmosphere and decorations of the store. They also can make great show pieces at renaissance fairs, costume parties, and much more. Make sure you pick and choose which suit of armor is appropriate for display or wearing. It’s always a good idea to ask the retail store which armor is best for you. Though all armor can be impressive in its own right, it's hard to compare them to Spanish made crusader suit of armor. As of right now, only Marto of Spain makes these original medieval replicas. You may find copies of these armors made in India or other overseas manufacturers, but if you want the best of the best, look into Marto suits of armor.

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