Re-enactment

The original armour is part of what´s known as "S18" in the Churburg armoury. It has characteristic besagews attached to the shoulders, something quite unique compared with other surviving pieces. Although originally dated the first part of the 15th century, some specialists maintain it might be dated from 1370-1410. The original piece that this set is based on supposedly belonged to Count Matsch and is known to be a Lombard work.

Manufactured from 16 gauge steel making them perfect for re-enactment.

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

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Arm protection, such as those replicated here, could be found in the early 15th century in the "Transitional Period" of armours. Based on several funerary brasses, the style of these arms with round wings can be seen combined with chainmail and mittens at the beginning of the century. This versatile protection can be combined with several pieces to offer an extremely wide range of armour combinations. It is crafted from 16 gauge steel making it great for re-enactment and is fastened by buckled leather straps.

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

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During the 15th century, arm armour evolved from reinforced leather armour into contoured plate armour that fully enclosed the arms and elbows. This offered much better protection at the cost of a little less mobility. Our 15th century arm armour is crafted from 16 gauge steel making it great for re-enactment and is fastened by buckled leather straps.

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This arm protection has separate Vambrace, Couter and Rerebrace sections that can be laced together with leather thonging or attached to an arming jacket. The vambrace (forearm) and rerebrace (upper arm) armour are crafted from 16 gauge steel. The couter (elbow) is made from a thicker 14 gauge steel affording greater protection. Great for re-enactment.

Steel thickness may vary due to the handcrafted methods used in its manufacture.

Lower Arm: Length - 20cm | Circumference at wrist - 15cm
Elbow: Length - 20cm | Circumference at elbow - 19cm | Circumference at flair - 31cm
Upper Arm: Length - 21cm | Circumference at Elbow - 25cm | Circumference Measurement at Upper Arm - 24cm

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

Fingerless mittens or gauntlets like these are common to see in different representations along the golden age of armour between 1400 and 1500. This particular model is based on the ones that can be found at the excellent Milanese armour known among experts as ´Avant´Armour because of the inscription repeated on its skirt. Used by cavalry and infantry alike, artistic representations show that they were especially used by those who normally wielded polearms.

We recommend the use of this item with the following padded gauntlet models:

Light Sparring Gauntlets/Gloves, brown - MH-S0601M
Light Sparring Gauntlets/Gloves, black - MH-S0601N

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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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Sometimes knights will prioritise protection over vision for obvious reasons. The Topfhelm (literally Pot Helmet) has evolved from the less protective spangenhelm, and there is eveidence of its use during the late medieval ages.

Our “Early Top Helmet” is one of the earlier versions of these Topfhelms, suitable for Knights and Infantrymen. Made in 1.6mm steel with natural canvas lining.

Perimeter: 63-64cm

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

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The sallet was a war helmet that replaced the bascinet in Italy, western and northern Europe and Hungary during the mid-15th century. In Italy, France and England the armet helmet was also popular, but in Germany, the sallet became almost universal.

Made in 1.6mm steel with a natural canvas liner. Steel thickness may vary due to the handcrafted methods used in its manufacture. The steel is untreated and may have rust. To protect the steel you may rub it with mineral or synthetic oil. Leather chin strap included.

Size: 62-64 cm perimeter

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