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Colonial Militia & U.S. Military Appreciation Weekend Event
May 16, 2015 was Colonial Militia & U.S. Military Appreciation Weekend Event at Henricus Historical Park in Chester, Virginia.
The event consisted of 17th century military training, including musket and cannon firing. With plenty of historical interpretation demonstrating how military tactics evolved through the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries.
This year the Henricus Militia kicked off the event with a fantastic 17th century timeline display of weapons and armor from the Columbus to the Napoleonic era. The exhibit even featured armor even dating back 400 years as well as featuring 17th century armored fashions from the utilitarian to the leisurely to the ridiculous!
Saturday’s event at Henricus Park was a great success with the Militia’s Arms and Armor demonstration drawing a sizable crowd on an hourly basis. 
Visitors were able to view original weapons and armor up close, pieces usually only seen in museums.
Original pieces were displayed alongside modern replicas to illustrate the constant struggle during the period between the desire for better weapons, and in turn better armor to protect the soldiers of the day. We plan on expanding this presentation for future events. Thanks to all the Henricus Militia members who shared their weapons and armor for the event.
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James Gillaspie’s 16th century armor on display in The Fine Craft show at the Albany Center Gallery
Renowned craftsman James Arlen Gillaspie‘s finest 16th century armor replica is proudly on display in The Fine Craft Show at the Albany Center Gallery in New York.
James Gillaspie recreated the armor after studying the original, an exquisitely crafted late 16th century piece which is currently on display at The Wallace Collection museum in London.
James is among the finest armorers on the planet and this armor replica, as well as some examples of his other works are featured in many publications.
The 16th century armor is currently owned by Henricus Citie Militia Captain, Dennis Strawderman. The armor was custom made to fit Strawderman for use in reenactment events at the Henricus Historical Park in Virginia.
This notable piece of armor is also featured in a book by Brian Price titled Techniques of Medieval Armour Reproduction.
Gillaspie specializes in the design of custom medieval renaissance armor and also designs medieval armor in the English, German, Spanish and Italian styles which were worn by knights.
To learn more you can visit his website at James Arlen Gillaspie – Artist Metalsmith and Medieval Armour Maker
To view more images please visit our gallery: 16th century armor