Ottoman breast plate for comments

Battara · 20th October 2016, 12:10 AM

I like it. I especially love Ottoman helmets! Thanks and zukran!

Ibrahiim al Balooshi · 20th October 2016, 06:43 PM

From Wikepedia it statesQuote" The lobster-tailed pot helmet had an oriental origin, being derived from the Ottoman Turkish 'chichak' (Turkish - çiçek) helmet, which developed in the 16th century. It was adopted by the Christian states of Europe in the early 17th century. The chichak was almost identical to the later European helmets - it had a forward projecting peak, sliding bar nasal, cheekpieces and neck guard; only its tendency to have a conical rather than rounded skull was distinctive.[1] The European derivative of this helmet saw widespread use during the Thirty Years War when it became known as the zischägge, a Germanisation of the original Turkish name.

Ibrahiim al Balooshi · 20th October 2016, 06:46 PM

More Helmets Ottoman...

Ibrahiim al Balooshi · 20th October 2016, 07:33 PM

The Ottomans used a special kind of armour called Krug; This was mirror armour and had talismanic beliefs attached to the idea that highly polished or Mirror armour could reflect the evil eye...arrows etc...

Oliver Pinchot · 20th October 2016, 08:42 PM

Note that the last helmet shown above is a modern copy

Ibrahiim al Balooshi · 20th October 2016, 11:12 PM

Salaams and Thank you Oliver and on reflection it does have a lot of sharp edges and no wear ...
Regards,
Ibrahiim Al Balooshi.

Ibrahiim al Balooshi · 20th October 2016, 11:47 PM

Horse Armour.

Skarts_ss · 21st October 2016, 01:01 PM

Thank you all for your replies, however i believe it is an ottoman simpler form of breast plate. Im sure that all these ottoman soldiers couldnt afford such an armour you have posted up here. Also in museums only the best pieces are on display. It is exactly the same as weapons decoration.

Oliver Pinchot · 21st October 2016, 04:37 PM

The top left chanfron is also a modern copy, ya karim.
It's fine to show these for comparison, but they should not be taken as
authentic.

20th October 2016, 06:43 PM	#2
Ibrahiim al Balooshi Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Buraimi Oman, on the border with the UAE Posts: 4,408	From Wikepedia it statesQuote" The lobster-tailed pot helmet had an oriental origin, being derived from the Ottoman Turkish 'chichak' (Turkish - çiçek) helmet, which developed in the 16th century. It was adopted by the Christian states of Europe in the early 17th century. The chichak was almost identical to the later European helmets - it had a forward projecting peak, sliding bar nasal, cheekpieces and neck guard; only its tendency to have a conical rather than rounded skull was distinctive.[1] The European derivative of this helmet saw widespread use during the Thirty Years War when it became known as the zischägge, a Germanisation of the original Turkish name. Attached Images

20th October 2016, 06:46 PM	#3
Ibrahiim al Balooshi Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Buraimi Oman, on the border with the UAE Posts: 4,408	More Helmets Ottoman... Attached Images Last edited by Ibrahiim al Balooshi; 20th October 2016 at 07:22 PM.

20th October 2016, 07:33 PM	#4
Ibrahiim al Balooshi Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Buraimi Oman, on the border with the UAE Posts: 4,408	The Ottomans used a special kind of armour called Krug; This was mirror armour and had talismanic beliefs attached to the idea that highly polished or Mirror armour could reflect the evil eye...arrows etc... Attached Images

20th October 2016, 11:47 PM	#7
Ibrahiim al Balooshi Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Buraimi Oman, on the border with the UAE Posts: 4,408	Horse Armour. Attached Images

20th October 2016, 12:10 AM	#1
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,310	I like it. I especially love Ottoman helmets! Thanks and zukran!

20th October 2016, 08:42 PM	#5
Oliver Pinchot Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 468	Note that the last helmet shown above is a modern copy

20th October 2016, 11:12 PM	#6
Ibrahiim al Balooshi Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Buraimi Oman, on the border with the UAE Posts: 4,408	Salaams and Thank you Oliver and on reflection it does have a lot of sharp edges and no wear ... Regards, Ibrahiim Al Balooshi.

21st October 2016, 01:01 PM	#8
Skarts_ss Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 47	Thank you all for your replies, however i believe it is an ottoman simpler form of breast plate. Im sure that all these ottoman soldiers couldnt afford such an armour you have posted up here. Also in museums only the best pieces are on display. It is exactly the same as weapons decoration.

21st October 2016, 04:37 PM	#9
Oliver Pinchot Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 468	The top left chanfron is also a modern copy, ya karim. It's fine to show these for comparison, but they should not be taken as authentic.