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Transitional armour describes the armour used in Europe around the 13th and 14th centuries, as body armour moved from simple mail hauberks to full plate armour. The couter was added to the hauberk to better protect the elbows, and splinted armour and the coat of plates provided increased protection for other areas.
Scripture commands us to put on Christ Himself. In his incomparable exposition of Ephesians 6:10–20—The Christian in Complete Armour—William Gurnall explained the connection between the armor of God and the Lord Jesus Christ: What is this armour?
Dec 17, 2019 · Tuesday, December 17th 2019. In 1655, Puritan pastor William Gurnall began publishing The Christian in Complete Armour, addressing the “war between the saint and Satan […] so bloody a one, that the cruelest which was ever fought by men will be found but sport and child’s play” by comparison. [1]
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This suit is based on several Italian harnesses of the late 14th century. "Transitional" is the term generally used to describe armours of this time period. During the 14th century armour styles were transitioning from primarily chainmail to full plate.
- The Belt of Truth
- The Breastplate of Righteousness
- Shoes of Peace
- The Shield of The Faith
- The Helmet of Salvation
- The Sword of The Spirit
The Armour:As the Roman soldier prepared for battle, a wide, strong belt was put on first. It gathered in his loose tunic, giving greater freedom of movement. It also gave support to the abdominal muscles, and sometimes included a scabbard for the sword. The Meaning: Some suggest the belt represents the objective truth of Scripture. However, that i...
The Armour:The breastplate covered the soldier’s heart and other vital organs. Sometimes it was moulded of one solid piece of metal, sometimes it was hinged to allow for freer movement. The Meaning: This piece of armour, by its position, alerts us to the need to guard our heart’s affections, values, priorities and desires. We are to base our life c...
The Armour:The sandals worn by Roman soldiers were often hobnailed (i.e. having cleats like some athletic shoes of today). This gave greater stability and surefootedness, on long marches and in combat. The Meaning: Some say this indicates we are to be prepared to share the gospel. True enough, we are. But a picture of that duty is covered by wieldi...
The Armour: The Roman shield could be quite large–3 or 4 feet high, and about 2½ feet wide. It was commonly known as a door shield. A soldier could crouch behind it and be hidden. Or a line of men could overlap their shields and present a solid wall of protection to the enemy. The shield consisted of a wooden frame covered by a thick layer of leath...
The Armour:The Roman helmet could be a leather cap with metal plates sewn to it. Or it could be cast of one solid piece of metal in the shape of the head. To this were added either metal flaps at the sides, or a visor that could be put in place to protect the eyes. In one fierce battle, a Roman soldier named Brutus Maximus wore a full shield shaped...
The Armour:The Roman short sword is in view (as opposed to a larger two-handed broadsword). It was actually an 18-inch-long knife, razor sharp on both edges, and it was used in hand-to-hand combat. The Meaning: This represents God’s truth used as an offensive weapon. Thus the Word of God is included twice in the Christian’s armoury–for defence on t...
Three imperatives —“ be strong ,” “ put on the full armor of God ,” and “stand ” ( vv. 10–11, 14 )—dominate the text; the rest is explanatory. Verse 10 functions as a heading for the whole passage. Verse 11 explains that we are strong in the Lord when we put on the armor he provides.
The coat of plates is considered part of the era of transitional armour and was normally worn as part of a full knightly harness. The coat saw its introduction in Europe among the warring elite in the 1180s or 1220s and was well established by the 1250s. [1] It was in very common usage by the 1290s. [2]
