Armour

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.

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

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

We have called this “Archer’s Knee Armour” even though it was widely used among many different types of warrior in the medieval period. This name comes from several pictorial representations from the 15th century where archers appear wearing this armour. Our Archer’s Knee Armour is crafted from a mixture of steel thicknesses making it light but durable. Re-enactors should check with their safety officer before purchase.

This item has a satin finish so its surface will be slightly reflective as seen on many original armours.

Upper part: 1.4mm steel
Knee: 1.6mm steel
Lower part: 1.2mm steel

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

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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.

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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.

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Over a relatively short period of time, different forms of rigid plate protection for use with chainmail appeared. Towards the end of the 13th C. a variety of illuminations, funerary sculptures and others sources were produced that showed the use of elbow and knee protection to reinforce a knight's weak points.

Our 14^th century Poleyns and crafted from 16 gauge steel making them great for re-enactment, and feature a canvas lining and leather strap.

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

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Based on the S18 harness from the Churburg armoury, this piece is dated from the 15th century - although some specialists believe that it can be dated from 1370 to 1410. The original armour that this set is based on supposedly belonged to the Von Matsch family and is thought to be a Lombard work.

Our Italian Back and Breastplate is constructed from 16 gauge steel making it great for re-enactment. It features articulated plates and a blade catcher and is held together with buckled leather straps.

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Our Churburg Arm Armour is a replica of some in Churburg Castle which is dated to 14th Century Italy. It is crafted from 16 gauge steel making it great for re-enactment and is fastened by buckled leather straps.

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

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