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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Royal Guard Greek Muscle Cuirass Armour
Our classical Greek muscle armour is crafted from 18 gauge steel with a painted black finish and features hinged lynch pin style brass fastenings and decoration. It comes complete with separate decorated leather pteruges (apron). It is great for fancy dress and film/stage work and will fit up to around a 50” chest.
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Matching Royal Guard Greek Corinthian Helmet also available.
Chest: 117cm (46")
Waist: 112cm (44")
Height: 48cm
Width: 42cm
All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.
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Suede Leather Vambraces
No swordsman or bowman should be without these fantastic brown suede leather vambraces. They are comfortable to wear and will compliment any costume. The addition of antiqued brass studs and lace loops and tough leather thonging come together to create one of our best selling vambraces.
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Medieval Gorget - 18 Gauge
The French word 'gorge' meaning throat, was a band of linen wrapped around a woman's neck and head in the medieval period. The term later described a steel or leather collar to protect the throat, a set of pieces of plate armour, or a single piece of plate armour hanging from the neck and covering the throat and chest.
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Later, particularly from the 18th century, the gorget became primarily ornamental, serving as a symbolic accessory on military uniforms, a use which has survived in some armies. It is constructed from 18 gauge steel and is perfect for re-enactment.
Steel thickness may vary due to the handcrafted methods used on its manufacturing.
Weight: 1.5kg
Neck Circumference: 35cm
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Hour Glass Gauntlets - 16 Gauge
These short gauntlets are articulated, so each digit is covered with a series of metal plates connected to an hourglass style cuff. Made of 16 gauge steel, these historic style gauntlets feature a leather underlayer sewn to tips of the fingers and further secured in place with leather loops. A buckled leather strap fortifies the overall fit of the gauntlet and can be adjusted to specifically suit the wearer. Ideal for keeping movements quick and precise, the hourglass shape of the cuff allows for a wide variety of unhindered wrist movement.
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Length (fingertip to base): 40cm
Width (knuckle to knuckle): 15cm
Weight: 1.4kg
All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.
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Gothic Gauntlets - 18 gauge
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.
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Length: 42cm
Width: 15cm
Weight: (each) 850g
All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.
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Chainmail Hauberk - Butted - Zinc Plated - 64" Chest
Style may vary from those shown in the pictures (with and without slit). Please contact us if you require further information.
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Our Hauberk is handcrafted using butted mild steel rings. The rings are uncoated mild steel to provide an authentic finish and covered in a light layer of oil to prevent rust.
Size: Chest measures 64”. Please remember to take your measurements when wearing your gambeson and undergarments.
Finish: Zinc Plated
Material: 16 gauge Mild Steel
Ring Type: Round / Butted
Diameter: 9mm
All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.
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Chainmail Hauberk - Butted - 50" Chest
Our Hauberk is hand crafted using butted mild steel rings. The rings are uncoated mild steel to provide an authentic finish and covered in a light layer of oil to prevent rust.
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Size: Chest measures 50”. Please remember to take your measurements when wearing your gambeson and undergarments.
Finish: Natural
Material: 16 gauge Mild Steel
Ring Type: Round / Butted
Diameter: 9mm
All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.
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Chainmail Hauberk - Butted - 44" Chest
Our Hauberk is handcrafted using butted mild steel rings. The rings are uncoated mild steel to provide an authentic finish and covered in a light layer of oil to prevent rust.
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Size: Chest measures 44”. Please remember to take your measurements when wearing your gambeson and undergarments.
Finish: Natural
Material: 16 gauge Mild Steel
Ring Type: Round / Butted
Diameter: 9mm
All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.
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Chainmail Hauberk - Butted - 60" Chest
Our Hauberk is handcrafted using butted mild steel rings. The rings are uncoated mild steel to provide an authentic finish and covered in a light layer of oil to prevent rust.
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Size: Chest measures 60”. Please remember to take your measurements when wearing your gambeson and undergarments.
Finish: Natural
Material: 16 gauge Mild Steel
Ring Type: Round / Butted
Diameter: 9mm
All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.
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King Harold Nasal Helmet
Our King Harold Helmet is based on that of another king's helmet of this era - that of King Wenceslas I of Bohemia, currently on display in Prague Castle.
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The King Harold Helmet features a simple dome of 18 gauge steel construction, designed to deflect sword blows and a decorated nasal bar to protect the face. It has an adjustable leather liner and buckled chin strap. Not suitable for contact reenactment.
Circumference: 62cm
Height: 29cm
Width: 20cm
Depth: 26cm
Weight: 1125g
All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.
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