Armor vs. bullets Exactly when the medieval period or "Middle Ages" started and ended is a matter of debate, with dates falling roughly between A.D. 500 and 1500. Although the period is ...

It provides excellent protection against all weapons encountered on the medieval battlefield. Certain parts of the armour are almost 4mm thick. It was bought for £7000 by the Greenock shipbuilder R.

A knight in "shining armor" wielding a sword or lance is an iconic medieval image, but more advanced weapons also appeared in the Middle Ages — including guns that fired bullets. This leads to ...