#Sketching an early 15th century

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gilded moth
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Would you happen to be interested in suggestions on the matter of historical accuracy

gilded moth
# manic fiber All ears

Of so the leather edges on the maille shirt are fantastical
Also said maille shirt should be worn UNDER his incredibly ornate jupon (imagine getting dirty grease all over tha fabric...)
finally the maille standard/gorget (the collar) might me too big and it was also worn under the armor (unlike an aventail)

manic fiber
# gilded moth Of so the leather edges on the maille shirt are fantastical Also said maille shi...

https://youtu.be/zGl_UXc9HIE?si=Sy3N2dJmhlgnGNUt regarding the mail collar I based it off how Ola Onsrud wear it in 1:08

A video shoving how to dress in and wear armor (harness) from late 14th century. The harness is a detailed reconstruction based on the effigy of the Black Prince (1330-1376) in the Canterbury Cathedral, other relevant effigies, paintings in 14th century manuscripts and late 14th century armour displayed in The Royal Armories in Leeds. For more i...

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gilded moth
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gorgets in this period really weren't that huge

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-and worn under the armor

manic fiber
gilded moth
gilded moth
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Because the gorget is meant to protect your throat, so what is it good for if a blade can go right under

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that's the reasoning

green aspen
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he got some shiny delicate lips

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😳😳

manic fiber
green aspen
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Okay I will