tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5793209188665500875.post7938028144980846013..comments2024-03-27T08:32:37.310-04:00Comments on oldSarges Wargame and Model blog: Pikeman Lament with real pictures.Garyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08427805768684850476noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5793209188665500875.post-4826972125967900142018-06-14T11:25:28.726-04:002018-06-14T11:25:28.726-04:00Thanks Anton for that information.Thanks Anton for that information.Garyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08427805768684850476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5793209188665500875.post-26034223414050951392018-06-13T19:59:32.502-04:002018-06-13T19:59:32.502-04:00OldSarge, it was fashionable from about 1550 on to...OldSarge, it was fashionable from about 1550 on to blacken the armor to prevent rust, this was much like the modern blueing one sees on rifles. Hurriedly made armor was often painted to give a similar look.<br />Anton Ryzbakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07844552779982758219noreply@blogger.com