moro armor?

[russel]

For the less well informed amongst us, could someone please list the features of this armour which indicate that it is not the real deal.

Cheers - Russel

[Maurice]

Originally Posted by russel

For the less well informed amongst us, could someone please list the features of this armour which indicate that it is not the real deal.

Cheers - Russel

Here's the moro armour I've owned.
Unfortunately I traded it years ago, and I wouldn't have done it if I didn't get in return what I still own nowadays... :-)

[russel]

Thanks Maurice,

The comparison make the distinction quite plain.

[VANDOO]

HERE ARE A FEW MORE EXAMPLES OF ARMOR AND A COUPLE OF HELMETS ONE OF TURTLE SHELL (IN A SPANISH MUSEUM) AND ANOTHER OF HORN AND CANE. ONE PICTURE OF FESTIVAL ARMOR IN LUZON. THE PICTURE WITH ARMOR AND HELMET MADE OF BRASS IS LIKELY PARADE ARMOR AS WELL BUT WELL MADE. USING THE FORUM SEARCH YOU CAN FIND MORE INFORMATION.
THE NEW ARMOR IS EASILY MADE AND OF THIN METAL WITH NO CHAIN MAIL OR LEATHER EVEN THE KNIFE IS POORLY MADE AND FOR DISPLAY ONLY.

[Battara]

Basically Moro armor was made to be used and take hits. The newer stuff won't last at all if used in battle.

Also most Moro armor was made of carabao horn plates (sometimes brass) and 4-in-1 pattern bronze chain maille.

Only datus would have the wealth and status to wear armor.