Armour

A fully enclosed helmet wouldn’t prove as efficient as this knightly gorget paired with your trusted sallet! This style was favoured by most heavily armoured knights from the second quarter of the 15th century until the Renaissance when the Closed Helmet was introduced. It allowed the wearer to easily remove the helmet when not required and provided significant protection on the battlefield.

Skillfully HANDCRAFTED from sturdy 18 gauge mild steel, it makes an excellent companion for your LARP and reenactment outfits, making you stand out with your armour! A set of ROBUST GENUINE LEATHER STRAPS help close it, and another pair of leather straps can conveniently fasten your pauldrons in place if you wish to. This gorget easily fits most body shapes, thanks to the well-articulated, adjustable back and front plates!

Gothic Knightly Steel Gauntlets offer unmatched hand protection for historical reenactments—become the knight you’ve always dreamed of!

Pair of chainmail gloves lined with 9mm rings. Made of galvanized steel.

Make your knightly experience a legendary one with this gorgeous gorget, ideal for a gallant fighter like you! Just add it to your classic outfit, and you are ready to vanquish your foes!

Skillfully HANDCRAFTED from tough 18 gauge mild steel, it makes an excellent companion for your LARP and reenactment outfits, making sure you stand out with your armour!

Just pivot the two parts toward each other and clip them together to close it properly, and your opponent won’t stand a chance!

A set of ROBUST GENUINE LEATHER STRAPS help in conveniently fastening your pauldrons in place.

ONE SIZE FIT MOST. Thanks to the well-articulated and adjustable back and front plates this gorget will easily fit most body shapes.

Width: 29cm
Deph: 35.5cm
Neck Diameter: 20cm
Front Plate Length: 11.3cm

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

If you want to portray an ordinary soldier, archer, or billman, this simple gorget will help you accessorize your outfit and reinforce your gambeson or brigandine against enemy attacks.

Skillfully HANDCRAFTED from sturdy 18 gauge mild steel, it proves an excellent companion for your LARP and reenactment costume! A set of ROBUST GENUINE LEATHER STRAPS help close it, and another pair of leather straps can conveniently fasten your pauldrons in place if you wish to. This gorget easily fits most body shapes, thanks to the well-articulated, adjustable back and front plates!

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.

AVAILABLE IN BLACKENED 18 GAUGE VERSION TOO.

Front Plate:
Width: 31.5cm
Height: 30cm

Back Plate:
Width: 32cm
Height: 23.5cm

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

Reliable protection is all you need to put on while out on your quests, and these steel bracers complement this character to the fullest! With a simple yet sumptuous design to behold, these bracers are well-designed to deflect sword or arrow attacks to some extent.

These bracers are handmade from tough mild steel, making them extremely lightweight, and ideally suited for LARP or medieval knightly reenactments. A pair of 3.5 mm thick GENUINE LEATHER equipped with steel buckles add to its adjustable and comfortable fit.

Length: 27cm
Width: 13cm

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

Forearms we one of the primary targets in warfare and in duels. A good strike to the forearm will impede a warrior’s ability to wield his weapon – leaving him defenceless! Our steel vambraces are designed to protect these vulnerable areas. They are also a great piece of kit for completing your mediaeval costume! Great for light re-enactment and LARP.

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

Buy the Steel Vambraces with confidence from the UK’s leading medieval armour retailer.

A weapon master of the fifteenth century said that the hands are an elusive goal because their movement is their best defence. True, fencing protects hands against opponents but in the midst of a skirmish, when clashes are multitudinous and blows can come from anywhere, just a clash of arms could get your fingers badly injured. This is why gauntlets are considered indispensable in recreation and in many battles, both now and then. Gauntlets of the middle XIV century tended to be short bodied, without joints, allowing movement of the wrist by the hourglass shape that some, such as these had. Examples like these gauntlets can be seen in various representations throughout the fourteenth century and fifteenth centuries, demonstrating the reliability of their design.

The high quality leather glove attached is stitched to the tip of the fingers, so it is easily removed, replaced or repaired. This item is made from natural leather. It may have small marks on its surface, imperfections or won´t be 100% homogeneous. Roughness and colour may vary from piece to piece. The dying process is made using traditional techniques so final colour may vary depending on leather´s original tone.

Standard size: up to a 9 glove size (up to 23.5cm - 26cm)
XL size: 10 to 11 glove size (26-28.5cm up to 31cm)

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

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The Gothic Gauntlets are hand crafted from polished steel and feature a high level of articulation on account of the many decorated overlapping plates that are riveted together to allow for maximum mobility and protection. A pair of soft leather gloves are stitched/glued into place allowing them to be worn. 1 size only and will fit all but the largest of hands. 18 gauge steel construction - not recommended for re-enactment.

Length: 42cm
Width: 15cm
Weight: (each) 850g

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

Buy the Gothic Gauntlets with confidence from the UK’s leading Medieval armour retailer.

Any knight on his mind would use gauntlets to protect his fingers. Fiore dei Liberi, italian master of the 15th C. wrote that he always used gauntlets in his duels. The gauntlets are, without any doubt, one of the most complicated and yet beautiful pieces of an armour. The ones we offer here are made at the 15th C. style of the German fashion. 

Made with 1.2mm steel. Steel thickness may vary due to the handcrafted methods used on its manufacturing. The steel is untreated and may have rust. To protect the steel you may rub it with mineral or synthetic oil.

The high quality leather glove attached is stitched to the tip of the fingers, so it is easily removed, replaced or repaired. This item is made from natural leather. It may have small marks on its surface, imperfections or won´t be 100% homogeneous. Roughness and colour may vary from piece to piece. The dying process is made using traditional techniques so final colour may vary depending on leather´s original tone.

Standard size: up to a 9 glove size (up to 23.5cm - 26cm)
XL size: 10 to 11 glove size (26-28.5cm up to 31cm) 

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

Buy the 15th Century German Gauntlets – 18 gauge with confidence from the UK’s leading Medieval armour retailer.