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Greaves were used from early antiquity to protect the lower legs. The large shields used by the Ancient Greeks and Romans meant that the lower legs became a primary target for assailants! Plate greaves fell out of use during the Dark Ages where more flexible chainmail chausses were often preferred. However, during the later Medieval period, plate armour again found favour and knights wore fully encasing plate greaves to protect the lower legs.
Our Italian Greaves are made in the Milanese style of the 15th Century and are hand crafted from 16 gauge steel making them great for re-enactment.
Steel thickness may vary due to the handcrafted methods used in its manufacture.
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Additional Info
Additional Info
| Brand | Marshal Historical |
|---|---|
| Steel Gauge | 16 Gauge |
| Specification | Front length: 34cm All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece |
Reviews
- Greaves should be tailored, but this is a fine cheaper alternative.Review by Tommy
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Greaves should be tailored to fitt as close as possible. These do have a lot of the correct shapes, but since they are one size fits all, the curves are to minimal to provide a close fit. They should altso be a bit more open over the foot and under the backside of the knee to allow more movement. If it is a one size fits all, it should rather be a bitt less covering than more i think,Quality Price Value
I myselfe got these because i do horseback riding in armour on medievalfares, and needen a pair of greaves to complete my armour. Meaning i did not need that much movement. Still i ended up having to drill open the rivets on the hinges to then rivet them further back on the backplate to make them fit even though my mesurments fits the description. (Posted on 25/10/2018)