Re-enactment

During 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.

Designed by Reproductions Historiques France team.

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

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Made of split leather and 16g gauge steel. It may have small marks on its surface, imperfections or won´t be 100% homogeneous. Roughness and colour may vary from piece to piece. The dying process is done using traditional techniques so final colour may vary depending on leather´s original tone.

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

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Our 15^th century arm armour 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. This item has a satin finish so its surface will be slightly reflective as many original armour models.

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Our Churburg Arm Armour is a replica of some in Churburg Castle which is dated to 14th Century Italy. 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 on 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.

Buy the 14th Century Arm Armour with confidence from the UK’s leading medieval armour retailer.

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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Made from high-quality leather using historically accurate patterns. Perfect for re-enactment and LARP.

How to find your measurement

Measure with the tape inside your dominant hand, all around the knuckles and close your hand (see image for example).

Sizes:
6: 17cm - 19cm
7: 19cm - 21cm
8: 21cm - 23.5cm
9: 23.5cm - 26cm
10: 26cm - 28.5cm
11: 31cm

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

Buy the Historical Gauntlets/Gloves with confidence from the UK’s leading Medieval armour retailer.

Made from high-quality leather using historically accurate patterns. Perfect for re-enactment and LARP.

How to find your measurement

Measure with the tape inside your dominant hand, all around the knuckles and close your hand (see image for example).

Sizes:
6: 17cm - 19cm
7: 19cm - 21cm
8: 21cm - 23.5cm
9: 23.5cm - 26cm
10: 26cm - 28.5cm
11: 31cm

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

Buy the Historical Gauntlets/Gloves with confidence from the UK’s leading Medieval armour retailer.

These light practical gloves are designed for light practice with hand-and-a-half swords and free sparring with rapier and other light weapons. Made from high-quality leather. They are not recommended for free sparring with heavy weapons.

How to find your measurement

Measure with the tape inside your dominant hand, all around the knuckles and close your hand (see image for example).

Sizes:
6: 17cm - 19cm
7: 19cm - 21cm
8: 21cm - 23.5cm
9: 23.5cm - 26cm
10: 26cm - 28.5cm
11: 31cm

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

Buy the Light Sparring Gauntlets/Gloves with confidence from the UK’s leading Medieval armour retailer.