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Swords and breastplate weigh far more than a "few pounds." Breastplate is close to 20lbs, a two-handed sword up to 10lbs. And that's just a small amount of the
by greedo 4y ago
Swords and breastplate weigh far more than a "few pounds." Breastplate is close to 20lbs, a two-handed sword up to 10lbs. And that's just a small amount of the armor a knight would have (ignoring the fact that most warriors of the era wore chainmail, not plate).
- vlovich123 4y agoMultiple children could work together to carry the armor. Pack animals would be responsible for carrying over longer distances.
- LarryMullins 4y agoThe child obviously wouldn't be working as a pack mule. But is a 10 year old boy capable of lifting and polishing a 20lb breastplate? Certainly.