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Combined with arm armour and gauntlets, this kind of simple shoulder protection was in use from around 1350 – 1425. Checking the evolution in armours throughout the Middle Ages one realises the importance given to rigid articulated protection. Plate Knee and shoulder protection can be seen from as early as the end of 13th century.

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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Shoulder armour that dates from around 1460 and is suitable for the end of 14th to the middle of 15th century. A pierced leather strap allows you use it in almost any arming garment. The strap features 2 holes that a lace can be threaded through to allow it to be tied to a breastplate or arming jacket.

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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This shoulder armour is suitable for end of 14th to the middle of 15th century.  It comes complete with besagews to protect the armpits.  It is manufactured with a leather strap with arming points (holes) to lace it on your arming coat or chainmail.

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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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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Our German Asymmetrical Shoulder Armour is crafted in the Gothic style of the late 15^th century and was popular with knights in Germany, France and England. The left shoulder is more reinforced than the right as this side of the body is more likely to receive a blow from a right-handed swordsman. The top of the shoulder is pierced with arming points (holes) to allow the armour to be laced to either a breastplate or chainmail.

Manufactured from 18 gauge steel making them great for light re-enactment or LARP.

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

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Designed to protect the armpits, as part of a harness of plate armour. The set includes 2 besagews and 2 laces.

Diameter: 11cm

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

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Forearms we one of the primary targets in warfare and in duels. A good strike to the forearm will impede a warrior’s ability to wield his weapon – leaving him defenceless! Our steel vambraces are designed to protect these vulnerable areas. They are also a great piece of kit for completing your mediaeval costume! Great for light re-enactment and LARP.

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

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Starting in the second half of the 13th C. it became more common to see steel pieces covering elbows and knees. These elbow couters are standard for the period from 1250 to 1350. 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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Starting on the second half of the 13th C. it became more common to see steel pieces covering elbows and knees. These elbow couters are standard for the period from 1250 to 1350. Manufactured from 16 gauge steel (lined with cotton canvas for comfortable use) making them perfect for re-enactment.

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

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