Breastplates & Body Armour

This style of gambeson is great for medieval re-enactment. It has strap-and-buckle front closures and is crafted in heavy-duty padded canvas. It has good blow-absorbing properties when worn separately and provides superior protection from cuts when worn under mail or plate. This gambeson features open armpits for extra manoeuvrability and ventilation.

Small: 40” Chest
Medium: 42” Chest
Large: 44” Chest
X-Large: 48” Chest
XX-Large: 52” Chest

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

Buy the Infantry Gambeson with confidence from the UK’s leading medieval armour retailer.

This style of gambeson is great for medieval re-enactment. It has strap-and-buckle front closures and is crafted in heavy-duty padded canvas. It has good blow-absorbing properties when worn separately and provides superior protection from cuts when worn under mail or plate. This gambeson features open armpits for extra manoeuvrability and ventilation.

Small: 40” Chest
Medium: 42” Chest
Large: 44” Chest
X-Large: 48” Chest
XX-Large: 52” Chest

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

Buy the Infantry Gambeson with confidence from the UK’s leading medieval armour retailer.

This style of gambeson is great for medieval re-enactment. It has strap-and-buckle front closures and is crafted in heavy-duty padded canvas. It has good blow-absorbing properties when worn separately and provides superior protection from cuts when worn under mail or plate. This gambeson features open armpits for extra manoeuvrability and ventilation.

Small: 40” Chest
Medium: 42” Chest
Large: 44” Chest
X-Large: 48” Chest
XX-Large: 52” Chest

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

Buy the Infantry Gambeson with confidence from the UK’s leading medieval armour retailer.

This style of gambeson has strap-and-buckle front closures and is crafted in heavy-duty padded canvas, it has good blow-absorbing properties when worn separately and provides superior protection from cuts when worn under mail or plate. This gambeson provides a good level of protection but is not as well padded as the GDFB equivalent. The armpits are open for extra manoeuvrability.

Small: 40” Chest
Medium: 42” Chest
Large: 44” chest
X Large: 48” chest
XXL: 52” chest

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

Buy the Buckled Gambeson with confidence from the UK’s leading Medieval armour retailer.

This style of gambeson has strap-and-buckle front closures and is crafted in heavy-duty padded canvas, it has good blow-absorbing properties when worn separately and provides superior protection from cuts when worn under mail or plate. This gambeson provides a good level of protection but is not as well padded as the GDFB equivalent. The armpits are open for extra manoeuvrability.

Small: 40” Chest
Medium: 42” Chest
Large: 44” chest
X Large: 48” chest
XXL: 52” chest

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

Buy the Buckled Gambeson with confidence from the UK’s leading Medieval armour retailer.

This style of gambeson has strap-and-buckle front closures and is crafted in heavy-duty padded canvas, it has good blow-absorbing properties when worn separately and provides superior protection from cuts when worn under mail or plate. This gambeson provides a good level of protection but is not as well padded as the GDFB equivalent. The armpits are open for extra manoeuvrability.

Small: 40” Chest
Medium: 42” Chest
Large: 44” chest
X Large: 48” chest
XXL: 52” chest

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

Buy the Buckled Gambeson with confidence from the UK’s leading Medieval armour retailer.

This style of gambeson has leather thong closures and is crafted in heavy-duty padded canvas. It has good blow-absorbing properties when worn separately and provides superior protection from cuts when worn under mail or plate. This gambeson provides a good level of protection but is not as well padded as the GDFB equivalent. The armpits are open for extra manoeuvrability.

Small -
Chest: 38" | Sleeve (From Shoulder): 23" | Sleeve (From Armpit): 18" | Length (From Armpit): 26"

Medium -
Chest: 40" | Sleeve (From Shoulder): 24" | Sleeve (From Armpit): 20" | Length (From Armpit): 25"

Large -
Chest: 41" | Sleeve (From Shoulder): 24" | Sleeve (From Armpit): 21" | Length (From Armpit): 25"

X-Large -
Chest: 44" | Sleeve (From Shoulder): 25" | Sleeve (From Armpit): 21" | Length (From Armpit): 28"

XX-Large -
Chest: 49" | Sleeve (From Shoulder): 26" | Sleeve (From Armpit): 22" | Length (From Armpit): 28"

Buy the Laced Gambeson with confidence from the UK’s leading Medieval armour retailer.

This style of gambeson has leather thong closures and is crafted in heavy-duty padded canvas. It has good blow-absorbing properties when worn separately and provides superior protection from cuts when worn under mail or plate. This gambeson provides a good level of protection but is not as well padded as the GDFB equivalent. The armpits are open for extra manoeuvrability.

Small -
Chest: 38" | Sleeve (From Shoulder): 23" | Sleeve (From Armpit): 18" | Length (From Armpit): 26"

Medium -
Chest: 40" | Sleeve (From Shoulder): 24" | Sleeve (From Armpit): 20" | Length (From Armpit): 25"

Large -
Chest: 41" | Sleeve (From Shoulder): 24" | Sleeve (From Armpit): 21" | Length (From Armpit): 25"

X-Large -
Chest: 44" | Sleeve (From Shoulder): 25" | Sleeve (From Armpit): 21" | Length (From Armpit): 28"

XX-Large -
Chest: 49" | Sleeve (From Shoulder): 26" | Sleeve (From Armpit): 22" | Length (From Armpit): 28"

Buy the Laced Gambeson with confidence from the UK’s leading Medieval armour retailer.

This style of gambeson has leather thong closures and is crafted in heavy-duty padded canvas. It has good blow-absorbing properties when worn separately and provides superior protection from cuts when worn under mail or plate. This gambeson provides a good level of protection but is not as well padded as the GDFB equivalent. The armpits are open for extra manoeuvrability.

Small -
Chest: 38" | Sleeve (From Shoulder): 23" | Sleeve (From Armpit): 18" | Length (From Armpit): 26"

Medium -
Chest: 40" | Sleeve (From Shoulder): 24" | Sleeve (From Armpit): 20" | Length (From Armpit): 25"

Large -
Chest: 41" | Sleeve (From Shoulder): 24" | Sleeve (From Armpit): 21" | Length (From Armpit): 25"

X-Large -
Chest: 44" | Sleeve (From Shoulder): 25" | Sleeve (From Armpit): 21" | Length (From Armpit): 28"

XX-Large -
Chest: 49" | Sleeve (From Shoulder): 26" | Sleeve (From Armpit): 22" | Length (From Armpit): 28"

Buy the Laced Gambeson with confidence from the UK’s leading Medieval armour retailer.