Pauldrons cover the shoulder area, tend to be larger than spaulders, covering the armpit and parts of the back and chest. Spaulders are pieces of armour in a harness of plate armour, they are steel covering the shoulder with bands (lames) joined by straps of leather or rivets. All our steel Arm Armour are fully functional and are adjustable for a comfortable fit. They take the form of bands of metal surrounding both legs, potentially surrounding the entire hips in a form similar to a skirt.Īround 1450, the breastplate had expanded to cover the entire torso and could consist of one or two plates: the French term pancier, which became English pauncher and German panzer.Ĭomponents of medieval armour - protection of the torso: Breastplate, Brigandine, Cuirass, Culet, Pauncer, Plackart, Fauld, Hauberk.Īll of our functional Medieval Protection of the arms, you can choose which type of steel you would like it made from and can be made in different gauges of steel.
True breastplates reappear in Europe in 1340 first composed of wrought iron and later of steel.Īround 1400, these early breastplates only covered the upper torso with the lower torso not being protected by plate until the development of the Fauld (Faulds) are a piece of plate armour worn below a breastplate to protect the waist and hips. The breastplate is the front portion of plate armour covering the torso, in ancient times was usually made of leather, bronze or iron in antiquity.Īround 1000 AD knights of the period were wearing mail in the form of a hauberk over a padded tunic.ĭuring the 13th century, Plates protecting the torso, plates directly attached to a knightly garment known as the surcoat. The Breastplate is the front portion of plate armour covering the torso The Cuirass refer to the complete torso-protecting armour. All of our functional Cuirasses and breastplate, you can choose which type of steel you would like it made from. See each individual item for leather thickness and other details.A Functional Cuirass and breastplate is a device worn over the torso to protect it from injury. Any suggestions are welcome, as are custom orders. So have a look and see what we have to offer. In other words, for you "modern" folks, it's pretty affordable. Our leather armour is priced right with a Peasants pay kept in mind. Finally we have leather gorgets, bevors and mantles for neck armour protection. Leather breastplates, cuirasses and harnesses are located under our leather body armour section.
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Our leather leg armour contains leather greaves, sabatons, and full leg armour. We have leather arm armour which has leather bracers, pauldrons, wrist bracers and gauntlets. We have leather armour from traditional medieval styles to awesomely bad fantasy styles. It's also great for LARP and other Re-enactments or for hanging out at the Renaissance Fair. We also have some leather armor crafted from 7/8 oz leather which is best for theater or LARP. Because of this, just about all of our leather armour (except for the leather helmets) is appropriate for the SCA. Our leather armour is crafted from armour grade leather (13-15 oz.) which ensures long life and durability.
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