The Silver Knight of Augsburg 1:8 Scale Model Kit

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The Silver Knight of Augsburg 1:8 Scale Model Kit:

How about a knight in shining armor? No less than the Knight of Augsburg could be at your side and beck and call if you order this excellently detailed 9 1/2-inch tall plastic model kit! The Silver Knight of Augsburg 1:8 Scale Model Kit is fashioned from the original Aurora tooling, molded in silver with a yellow plume, and comes packaged in the classic long box with detailed instructions and the Aurora copyright on the base. This unique model is engineered to assemble into a beautiful display piece, and with a little care, you should be able to complete it in about two hours. Are you up to his challenge?

History of the Silver Knight of Augsburg 1560: When knighthood was in flower, it became common practice to challenge any other knight to a fight, for very little, or no reason at all. To protect themselves from unnecessary bloodshed, the armor as we recognize it today was developed. The armor suit worn by the Silver Knight of Augsburg is considered a composite armor that's created from more than one version of the suits from that time period. The weight of the suits varied widely depending on the accessories used and the height and weight of the wearer. Generally, 70 to 90 pounds was the range. This type of suit was used primarily in the tilt, also known as the joust.