Armour

Our Churburg Style Breastplate is based on the #13 Churburg Armour from the castle of Churburg (South Tyrol in the North of Italy). It belongs to the end of the 14^th Century and was produced in an area that would eventually be famous for making the much prized Milanese Armour of the 15^th Century.

It is constructed from articulated 16 gauge steel plates that are riveted to leather for durability and strength and features leather buckled straps at the back. This item is popular with reenactors and is great for re-enactment.

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

Length: 37cm

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

This plackart can be used to complement padded pieces of armour such as doublets or gambesons or can be worn over brigandines. They were very common in the 15th century. This one has two arming points for maximum reinforcement.

It is constructed from 16 gauge steel making it great for re-enactment and features adjustable buckled leather straps. This item is popular with reenactors and is great for re-enactment.

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

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Our Sabatons are constructed from 16 gauge steel making them great for re-enactment. They are fully articulated allowing the foot to flex and are attached with a leather strap.

Max. Length: 30cm (can be adjusted using the leather strap)
Max. Width: 13cm (the metal can be bent slightly to adjust the width)
Max. Height: 11cm-12cm

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

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Popular in the late 14th and early 15th centuries, these shoulders stand out for their small elevated groove that, in addition to giving it a unique appearance, stops the armour from catching on other armour or clothing.

Made in 12 gauge (2.5mm) steel.

Steel thickness may vary due to the handcrafted methods used in its manufacture. The steel is untreated and may have rust. To protect the steel rub it with mineral or synthetic oil.

Combined with arm armour and gauntlets, this kind of simple shoulder protection was in use from around 1350 – 1425. Checking the evolution in armours throughout the Middle Ages one realises the importance given to rigid articulated protection. Plate Knee and shoulder protection can be seen from as early as the end of 13th century.

Manufactured from 16 gauge steel making them perfect for re-enactment.

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

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Shoulder armour that dates from around 1460 and is suitable for the end of 14th to the middle of 15th century. A pierced leather strap allows you use it in almost any arming garment. The strap features 2 holes that a lace can be threaded through to allow it to be tied to a breastplate or arming jacket.

Manufactured from 16 gauge steel making them perfect for re-enactment.

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

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This shoulder armour is suitable for end of 14th to the middle of 15th century.  It comes complete with besagews to protect the armpits.  It is manufactured with a leather strap with arming points (holes) to lace it on your arming coat or chainmail.

Manufactured from 16 gauge steel making them perfect for re-enactment.

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

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The original armour is part of what´s known as "S18" in the Churburg armoury. It has characteristic besagews attached to the shoulders, something quite unique compared with other surviving pieces. Although originally dated the first part of the 15th century, some specialists maintain it might be dated from 1370-1410. The original piece that this set is based on supposedly belonged to Count Matsch and is known to be a Lombard work.

Manufactured from 16 gauge steel making them perfect for re-enactment.

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

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Our German Asymmetrical Shoulder Armour is crafted in the Gothic style of the late 15^th century and was popular with knights in Germany, France and England. The left shoulder is more reinforced than the right as this side of the body is more likely to receive a blow from a right-handed swordsman. The top of the shoulder is pierced with arming points (holes) to allow the armour to be laced to either a breastplate or chainmail.

Manufactured from 18 gauge steel making them great for light re-enactment or LARP.

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

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