| So you have a 3 room bungalow or perhaps a | | | | finance a replica suit of armor. Medieval |
| 200 acre estate with a 42 room mansion on a | | | | shields and wall crests have great design |
| Scottish Loch. It's time to decorate and you | | | | impact and can be used as you would use |
| want something different as a theme. How | | | | framed artwork or prints. Some of the |
| about choosing to decorate with medieval | | | | medieval shields available are stunning with |
| armor replicas to give a new face lift to the | | | | their detail and you can even get them as |
| interior of your castle. | | | | original hand-painted works of art. Certain |
| | | | items can even display a sword or two as part |
| A medieval suit of armor is the ultimate | | | | of the classic castle wall display. Again |
| decorative accessory. But let's say that you | | | | these replica wall pieces come from Italy, |
| do not have the resources to acquire a real | | | | Spain and the Orient. Some of the |
| antique suit of armor. Replica pieces are | | | | hand-painted and replica battle shields are |
| readily available and some look like they | | | | manufactured in the US and Canada by skilled |
| could be from a museum. A stately knight at a | | | | artisans. |
| doorway entrance or foyer area makes a real | | | | |
| design statement. Suits of armor are being | | | | Swords and other pole arms like halberds and |
| manufactured in Spain, Italy and India at | | | | maces are fantastic for the medieval buff and |
| this time. The quality of the Italian pieces | | | | are sure to draw some attention. Thousands of |
| are outstanding and have a real historical | | | | pieces are available on the internet or local |
| authenticity to them that is unmatched by | | | | specialty shops. They are quite impressive |
| other replicas. The merchandise available | | | | and make great display items as well as |
| from Spain tends to be highly adorned with | | | | interesting conversation pieces also. Be |
| colorful torso skirts and other brass | | | | careful with these pieces however. They are |
| embellishment or etching. If you want flash, | | | | not toys and some come pre-sharpened with a |
| look no further. The Spanish armor is very | | | | fine edge and a sharp point. While great for |
| impressive. The pieces available from India | | | | a Crusading Campaign in the Holy Land they |
| may not have the overall quality of the | | | | are certainly not appropriate where young |
| Spanish or Italian work but the cost is | | | | children are within arms reach. |
| considerably less and the look is still | | | | |
| impressive. Some pieces are even wearable | | | | Consumers, retail stores and designers have |
| although it is not recommended as beach | | | | many online resources available to them for |
| attire on a hot summer day. Prices on a suit | | | | armor replicas at the retail and wholesale |
| of armor range from $2000 to $6000 depending | | | | level. Some web sites are listed below. Now |
| on the detail and country of origin. Chain | | | | that you have some new design ideas . . . Go |
| mail armor displayed on a mannequin also | | | | for a Bold, Old Look and let your ancient |
| makes a great decorative accessory display. | | | | design spirit run wild with some medieval |
| | | | armor replicas. Have some royal fun fit for a |
| Maybe you can't take out a second mortgage to | | | | King or Queen in the process. |