German Medieval Arms and Armor in the Museum of Varna, Bulgaria

TVV · 17th May 2010, 08:27 PM

Based on my memories from my visit to the Vladisalv of Varna Museum, the haqebuts were attributed to Bohemians in the Polish Army, who according to the chronicle remained at the battlefield after the rest of the Christian forces were routed and defended a wagenburg successfully against repeated sipahi attacks for a while, until they were eventually overwhelmed.

I believe the kettle helmet and some of the swords were actual finds from the site of the battle, which is exactly where the museum and the little park around it currently stand.

Regards,
Teodor

Matchlock · 17th May 2010, 10:18 PM

Thanks a lot, Teodor,

So my theory on the Bohemian origin of the wrought iron haquebuts has been confirmed! I am very glad not to have made a mistake.

Best,
Michael

17th May 2010, 08:27 PM	#1
TVV Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Bay Area Posts: 1,660	Based on my memories from my visit to the Vladisalv of Varna Museum, the haqebuts were attributed to Bohemians in the Polish Army, who according to the chronicle remained at the battlefield after the rest of the Christian forces were routed and defended a wagenburg successfully against repeated sipahi attacks for a while, until they were eventually overwhelmed. I believe the kettle helmet and some of the swords were actual finds from the site of the battle, which is exactly where the museum and the little park around it currently stand. Regards, Teodor

17th May 2010, 10:18 PM	#2
Matchlock (deceased) Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bavaria, Germany - the center of 15th and 16th century gunmaking Posts: 4,310	Thanks a lot, Teodor, So my theory on the Bohemian origin of the wrought iron haquebuts has been confirmed! I am very glad not to have made a mistake. Best, Michael