A Point About Medieval Blackened Armour

A response to Matt Easton of Schola Gladiatoria, offering some further information regarding blackened armour during the Medieval period, specifically focusing on Mercenaries during the late 14th Century.
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[@calhoonwilliams1113]

you're telling me I season my cast iron the same way you blacken armor

[@SpillTheMead]

BLACK. ARMOR. We love it.

[@sowianskizonierz2693]

Great analysis. I appreciate the effort you put into adding knowledge to lesser-known medieval topics.

[@dmr6640]

It would be great to interview Toby Capwell for arms, armor and jousting. Your explanation of the blackened armor make a lot of sense. Are there examples in medieval history of doing this?

[@philipsmith7913]

Absolutely logical - saving money and time. An excellent assessment.

[@Pentagathusosaurus]

Would mail have been blackened too?

[@staceygallard7999]

Love your channel and love medieval history 😊

[@jamesrobins8776]

love your videos dude

[@kcnmsepognln]

I suppose it's because we rarely see blackened armour in films etc (unless it's to make a dramatic point), that I assumed polished armour was "normal" (for want of a better word).