Couters (Elbow Armour)

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.

Buy the Elbow Armour (Couters) with confidence from the UK’s leading medieval armour retailer.

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.

Buy the Elbow Armour (Couters) with confidence from the UK’s leading medieval armour retailer.

Elbow couters (also known as elbow cops) are a curved piece of plate armour that protects the elbow joint during battle. Manufactured in 16 gauge steel making them perfect for re-enactment.

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

Buy the Elbow Armour (Couters) with confidence from the UK’s leading medieval armour retailer.

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.

Buy the Elbow Armour (Couters) with confidence from the UK’s leading medieval armour retailer.

These couters are skillfully HANDMADE from sturdy 16 gauge MILD STEEL, making them fully functional for medieval knightly evocation or characters. Note: This product is carefully coated with a layer of oil when packaged that acts as a temporary (protective) layer against corrosion (rust), which can easily be wiped off using any oil remover or even a dry cloth.

A well-designed padded lining on the inside acts as a great shock absorber and ensure a comfortable experience when donned. These fasten using robust leather straps and hence fit perfectly.

Overall Width: 21.5
Plate Width: 15.5cm
Front Plate Length: 6.5cm

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

These 13th-14th century elbow cop / couters are skillfully HANDMADE from sturdy 16 gauge MILD STEEL.

These are FULLY FUNCTIONAL and ideal for a MEDIEVAL KNIGHTLY REENACTMENT.

These are easy to lace onto a pourpoint or gambeson and fasten using robust leather straps and hence fit perfectly.

ONE SIZE FIT ALL.

Height: 12cm
Width: 13cm

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