Royal Ontario Museum "How a Man Shall Be Armed in the 14th Century" December 10, 2006

Sponsored by the Friends of the Medieval Studies Society (FMSS) of the Royal Ontario Museum (ROM), this presentation was free to members of the Society. Approximately 35 people arrived for this presentation, one of the early presentations organized by the FMSS.

The presentation was to describe in detail, the design and battle attributes of all of the components which makes up a 14th century harness. Brian McIlmoyle was to verbalize the harness parts, while David M. Cvet dressed in his harness with assistance from Russ Howe.

Opening and introduction by the FMSS president, Dr. John Kennedy introducing AEMMA and the presentation of arms.	David M. Cvet delivering an introduction to AEMMA and a brief on the presentation.	AEMMA student Larry Brydon wears a harness of a 12th century period.	Brian McIlmoyle wearing period training garb continues with the presentation.

David sits awaiting a signal from Brian to begin dressing in harness. AEMMA student Russ Howe assists.	David is depicted as putting on his greaves.	David's solarets show up-close in order to show the lames and flexibility it provides.	Close-up of David's solarets, greaves and cuisses.

Brian describes the gambeson, as an important piece to be worn under armour.	David dons his mail hauberk.	Mail hauberk now in place, ready to receive upper plate.	Brian describes a fully   armoured man.

Brian further describes a fully armoured man, and how one might defeat one.	Using only 2 spears, Brian shows how one might incapacitate an armoured man.	David strolls amongst the guests at the presentation.	Some of the younger visitors requesting a photograph with an armoured man.
photos by Peter Yu