I’m just choosing one photo for Ailsa’s challenge of Costume because I think this guy deserves it for wearing armour that weighs a ton and still being able to stand up!
Check some more entries and post yours at http://wheresmybackpack.com/2013/05/31/travel-theme-costume/
Lucid Gypsy 
He is quite the Crusader!
I about football players with all that padding etc., but it’s ‘padding.’
The stuff these guys wear weighs so much more. How do these old-time guys manage to not only move but FIGHT
Looks as though standing isn’t as improbable as running toward an enemy! I wonder what would happen if one were to turn the knob and lock the knee joints? 🙂
That is so true, Gilly. The armour weighs a ton. I’ve been to a shop that gad one of these costumes and the metal n it weighs it down tremendously.
Love the entry for the challenge. This is indeed a costume but not really, after all, it was a protective amour of authority.
Yeah, I know I would be falling all over the place..LOL! Great post and photo Gilly! 🙂 *hugs*
Did you see him actually walk in all that metal? 🙂
Lovely shot Gilly. Have always wondered how they fought battles with that much metal on!
Weighty matters 🙂