Armour
The Knight Shop Trade are the largest stockist of historical replica armour for wholesale in the UK. Our diverse range caters for Reenactors, Live Action Role Players (LARP), Collectors, Stage Fighters (Theatre) and T.V. producers.
We wholesale armour, helmets and shields from most historical periods including the Greek, Roman and Viking eras. We wholesale a huge selection of hand-crafted off-the-peg medieval plate armour from world-class manufacturers such as GDFB and Marshal Historical.
Our wholesale articulated and wearable armour for trade is perfect for a variety of uses. It is great for battle re-enactment but also makes for a great display piece. It is available in a variety of thicknesses such as 14, 16 and 18 gauge covering safety requirements for most re-enactment groups.
We stock a diverse range of chainmail (maille) for trade which is available in a series of different finishes and styles. We also stock padded armour such as gambesons and arming caps to accompany this.
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13th Century Conical Helmet - 14 gauge
After the Spangenhelm fell into disuse, helmets like this one came into warfare. They were known as conical or nasal helmets and these ones had a one piece skull protection. We can see plenty of depictions that features these helmets, like the “never failing” Maciejowski Bible.
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Made in 2mm steel with natural canvas lining. Steel thickness may vary due to the handcrafted methods used on its manufacturing. Leather chin strap included.
Size M: 60-61 cm perimeter
Size L: 63-64 cm perimeter
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Phrygian Nasal Helm - 14 gauge
The Norman "Nasal" Helmet was based on earlier Viking Helmet designs and could be worn over a chainmail coif or with chainmail aventail to protect the neck.
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The nasal bar was designed to protect the face but meant that Knights were often unrecognisable. The famous Bayeux Tapestry shows William the Conqueror tipping his helmet back to reveal his face and prove to his soldiers that he was still alive!
Made of 2mm steel with nasal of 3mm steel. Steel thickness may vary due to the handcrafted methods used in its manufacture. Leather chin strap included.
Size M: 60-61 cm perimeter
Size L: 63-64 cm perimeter
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English Civil War Cabasset/Morion - 14 gauge
Our English Civil War Cabasset/Morion is crafted from 14 gauge steel with a 16 gauge brim, making is great for re-enactment. It features an adjustable linen liner and adjustable leather chin strap.
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Inner Circumference
M: 57-59cm
L: 60-61cm
All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.
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Saint Wenceslaus I Nasal Helmet -14 gauge
This helmet was made after the one kept on the Prague Castle who supposedly belonged to Saint Wenceslaus I, a Czech monarch from the early 10th century. This is one of the earliest conical helmets made in one piece that at the time where starting to substitute the comparatively weaker Spangenhelms. It has a beautiful riveted cross-shaped nasal.
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Meanwhile its decoration is sometimes wrongly related to Odin it’s more probably that corresponds to a conventionalized Christian cross representation. Even though the nasal is richly decorated on the original, we offer a clean version for you to make your own customizations. This is the perfect protection from the wealthy warriors from the 10th c. onwards.
Our Saint Wenceslaus I Nasal Helmet is constructed from 14 gauge steel making it perfect from most re-enactment groups. It features an adjustable padded liner and buckled leather chin strap.
Inner Circumference
M: 57-59cm
L: 60-61cm
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Spanish Comb Morion - 14 gauge
The Morion Helmet was popular with the foot soldiers of European armies in the 16th and 17th centuries. It is thought to have originated in Spain and would certainly have been worn by soldiers of the Spanish Armada. This style of helmet is associated with soldiers of the English Civil War where it was commonly known as a "Pikeman's Pot".
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They were predominantly worn by the soldiers of Cromwell's New Model Army, along with breastplates and buff coats. Surviving morions from the siege of Colchester Castle in 1648 have been unearthed within its grounds and are now preserved in the castle. Some of the best-preserved morions from the English Civil War can now be seen in the Royal Armouries collection in Leeds.
Suitable for 16th & 17th-century re-enactment, especially English Civil War Pikemen.
Manufactured in 2mm steel, with a 1.6mm brim and plume to the rear.
Perimeter: 63cm
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14-15th Century Infantry Bevor - 14 gauge
This simple fixed-plate bevor provided effective protection for the throat jaw throughout the 14th and 15th century. It is the perfect way to compliment your Sallet. It is constructed from 14 gauge steel making it incredibly durable and perfect for re-enactment.
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Steel thickness may vary due to the handcrafted methods used on its manufacturing.
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14-15th Century Articulated Bevor - 14 gauge
This type of bevor became popular towards the end of the 15th century. It is rigid, yet articulated at the neck, offering excellent protection and efficiency. Our Bevor is made in a central European style and dates from around 1480 to 1500. It is constructed from 14 gauge steel and is perfect for re-enactment.
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Steel thickness may vary due to the handcrafted methods used in its manufacturing.
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Sangüesa Transitional Helm - 14 gauge
There are several examples of conical helmets with large facial visors. This one in particular is based on one found in the magnificent Romanesque portico of the church of Santa María la Real, in Sangüessa (Navarra). In the exterior archivolt you can see the professions of medieval society, including two armed men. One of them wearing a helmet like the one shown here. Other very similar ones can be seen in some codices of the same period.
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Leather chin strap included. Made of 2mm steel with 1.6mm visor. Steel thickness may vary due to the handcrafted methods used in its manufacture.
Size M: 60~61 cm perimeter
Size L: 63~64 cm perimeter
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Crusader Transitional Spangenhelm - 14 gauge
This unusual Crusades era Spangenhelm, based on an early 13th century example, is provided with a ventilated faceplate, so providing full facial protection. It is constructed from 14 gauge steel with a suspension liner and chinstrap.
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Made of 2mm steel with 1.6mm visor. Steel thickness may vary due to the handcrafted methods used in its manufacture.
Size M: 60-61 cm Perimeter
Size L: 63-64 cm Perimeter
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14th Century Besagews - 14 gauge
Designed to protect the armpits, as part of a harness of plate armour. The set includes 2 besagews and 2 laces.
Diameter: 11cm
All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.
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