European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - April 19, 1965, Darmstadt, Hesse                                Stripes no this 14th Century helmet was not built for ski nose Bob hop. Collier 200-400 . Head gear protected fact from Side slashes. Fit to kill the he Totcy of Armor probably Dalti Backle the Day when Stone age Folk started clubbing each other and found thai a human Skull can Lake Only o much. As Homo Sapiens progressed he foil forced to rely More and mar on he own ingenuity to protect himself from his Brethren. It was a Long casualty Ridden Road from the first primitive shield to the lightweight Bullet proof Vest of the modern Day Warrior in Viet Nam. Nowhere is this grisly evolution As Well reflected As in Europe s castles museums palaces and armoires with their wealth of Armor and weapons of bygone Ages. The outstanding showpieces of most collections Are still the shining suits of Armor worn by medieval knights. In their intricate designs and constant improvements the honoured Art of the armorer reached unequalled Heights. You shall Arm me according As i wish far it is i and not you who have to take part in the tournament was the Stern advice of emperor Maximilian i to his personal armorer Conrad a Essenhofer. Which shows he was no stuffed shirt but just a fellow who did t like to stick his neck out. Peter Kuhrt peek a boo greek helmet 1600 . Roman Legionnaire 100b.c.-400-a.d.monday april 19. 1965 suit of Armor left was High fashion in Isih Century. The stars and stripes rag 11