Margrex

Medieval Armour Journal — Buying Guides, History & Craft

In-depth guides to buying, choosing and caring for medieval armour, plus the history and craft behind every piece — from Margrex.

• How to Buy Medieval Armour: The Complete 2026 Guide
• How to Choose Chainmail: Rings, Rivets, Weight & Fit
• How to Choose a Medieval Helmet: Types, Fit & Use
• Armour for HEMA, Reenactment & LARP: What You Actually Need
• Roman Lorica Armour: Hamata, Segmentata & Squamata
• Medieval Reenactment in Poland: The Battle of Grunwald
• Medieval Festivals in Europe: Germany, Poland, France, Switzerland & Spain
• The Evolution of Plate Armour, 1200–1500
• How Chainmail Was Made: The Ring-by-Ring Craft
• Italian vs German Gothic Armour: Two Schools of Steel
• Measuring for Armour: A Ten-Minute Guide