Re-enactment

Based on the S18 harness from the Churburg armoury, this piece is dated from the 15th century - although some specialists believe that it can be dated from 1370 to 1410. The original armour that this set is based on supposedly belonged to the Von Matsch family and is thought to be a Lombard work.

Our Italian Back and Breastplate is constructed from 16 gauge steel making it great for re-enactment. It features articulated plates and a blade catcher and is held together with buckled leather straps.

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Our Italian Greaves are made in the Milanese style of the 15^th Century and are hand crafted from 16 gauge steel making them great for re-enactment.

Front length: 34cm
Side length: 38cm
Inner perimeter: 44.5cm

All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.

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Made to protect the shin, these greaves from the Milanese Suit of Armour are offered separately for the re-enactor. They are crafted in 16 gauge steel making them great for re-enactment and are provided with leg straps making them ready to wear.

Length: 38cm
Weight: 3402g (pair)

All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.

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Over a relatively short period of time, different forms of rigid plate protection for use with chainmail appeared. Towards the end of the 13th C. a variety of illuminations, funerary sculptures and others sources were produced that showed the use of elbow and knee protection to reinforce a knight's weak points.

Our 14^th century Poleyns and crafted from 16 gauge steel making them great for re-enactment, and feature a canvas lining and leather strap.

Steel thickness may vary due to the handcrafted methods used on its manufacturing.

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We have called this “Archer’s Knee Armour” even though it was widely used among many different types of warrior in the medieval period. This name comes from several pictorial representations from the 15th century where archers appear wearing this armour. Our Archer’s Knee Armour is crafted from a mixture of steel thicknesses making it light but durable. Re-enactors should check with their safety officer before purchase.

This item has a satin finish so its surface will be slightly reflective as seen on many original armours.

Upper part: 1.4mm steel
Knee: 1.6mm steel
Lower part: 1.2mm steel

All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.

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Our Avant Milanese Cuisses are modelled on those displayed on the famous Avant Armour on display in the Kelvingrove Museum in Glasgow. This armour was made in Milan in around 1440 for a member of the Matchs family of Churburg Castle. It is constructed from 16 gauge steel making it great for re-enactment and features adjustable buckled leather straps.

Top to base of knee: 43 cm
Base of knee to bottom: 11 cm
Total length: 54 cm

All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.

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Our Milanese leg armour provides complete protection for the front of the thighs, knees and shins. They are fully articulated allowing the leg to be bent and are attached with buckled leather straps for a secure fit. They are made to an authentic period design and are constructed from 16 gauge steel making them great for re-enactment.

Steel thickness may vary due to the handcrafted methods used on its manufacturing.

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Our Sabatons are constructed from 16 gauge steel making them great for re-enactment. They are fully articulated allowing the foot to flex and are attached with a leather strap.

Max. Length: 30cm (can be adjusted using the leather strap)
Max. Width: 13cm (the metal can be bent slightly to adjust the width)
Max. Height: 11cm-12cm

All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.

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This helmet comes from a small group of closely related Spangenhelms (strap helmets). The sites where they have been found are widely scattered, ranging from Sweden to Germany, the Balkans and Libya. The Spangenhelm was a popular medieval European combat helmet design of Late Antiquity and the Early Middle Ages. Over time Spangenhelms were replaced by one piece skulls like nasal helmets and kettle hats.

1.6mm steel with 1.4mm steel strips and natural canvas lining. Steel thickness may vary due to the handcrafted methods used in its manufacture. Leather chin strap included.

Size M: 60-61 cm perimeter
Size L: 63-64 cm perimeter

All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.