Knights of the Metropolitan Museum (Part 2)

I didn't catch the name of the original owner, but the sign said this was a rare example of a surviving set of matched armor for horse and rider. Surely that's what every well-dressed knight would aspire to. 

More Met knights HERE.

Knights of the Metropolitan Museum (Part 1)

My wife and I had only three and a half hours to tour the Metropolitan Museum of Art (a task requiring at least several days), so I budgeted my time as best I could: I spent two and half of those hours in the Arms and Armour room. Wasn't nearly enough, of course. I barely had time to take photos, and no time at all to jot down details. So while many of these suits of armor have been identified as to time and country - and some even by owner - I lack that info. Still, they're pretty cool to look at. Stay tuned for more.

I'm Henery the Eigth, I Am (maybe)

The folks at New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art say it's "believed" that this armor, including its horsey accouterments and cool shoes, belonged to jolly old King Henry VIII. Makes you want to hum an annoying tune, doesn't it?

And just in case that song still ain't in your head . . .