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Italian style spaulders (also called “narrow spaulders”) from the late XV century. Our Narrow Spaulders are based on the armor of Kaspar of Frundsberg which is preserved in the Kunsthistorisches Museum in Wien, Austria. Our Narrow Spaulders consist of 3 narrow bicep plates, a shoulder cup and a long bicep plate which extends to the

Our Landsknecht Cuirass is a stylization of the late XV – early XVI century cuirass made by well-known armorer Kolman Helmschmid (1471–1532). This type of Renaissance armor would often be combined with a full arm harness and gorget and was called a “three quarter armor”. The Landsknecht Cuirass is made in the Maximilian Style. It

The original artifact pauldrons which reside in the Churburg armor collection were made by the craftsman Biagio for Giovanni Spanzotti in Milan sometime between 1420 – 1460. They are decorated with engravings and the inscription “Urs”. On the rear side, the armor is punched with themarks of Italian masters. The pauldrons are made in the

This stylization of the sabatons of the French king Charles VI (1368-1422) is based on an example which is preserved in Chartres Cathedral in France. They have taped points and are adapted for full contact medieval battle. Riveted steel lames provide excellent mobility and flexibility. Sabatons are an essential part of full leg protection and

Bascinet shaped helmets with a flat face visor are by far the most popular amongst sportsmen engaged in medieval full contact combat in both buhurt and duel categories under HMB, IMCF and SCA regulations. The bascinet was developed from a helmet that looked like a small hat. Medieval knights wore it under a much heavier

A gambeson is armor made of multiple layers of fabric. Often stuffed with (depending on region) tow, wool, horsehair, and sometimes saturated with salt. Depending on its period, the region and class of the wearer, it was considered either as armor, or as under-armor wear. For example, for knights, a padded jacket was not armor,

We have created a faithful replica of the late XIV century arm harness found in Churburg Castle which consists of vambraces, elbow cops, rerebraces, (which cover the biceps) and articulation segments. Our Churburg Arms are equipped with leather straps and steel buckles and are painted inside to prevent rusting. The vambraces are anatomically shaped and possess

The original Hohenaschau Brigandine was probably made in Milan somewhere between 1380 and 1400. It was found in Castle Hohenaschau in Bavaria, Germany. It currently resides in the Bayerisches Nationalmuseum (Bavarian National Museum) in Munich, Germany. Here at the Forge of Svan, we agree that brigandines are works of art. Their historical value and pleasing

A Padded Aventail is quilted under-armor. During the Middle Ages it was worn with helmets. Our Padded Aventail is made of durable fabric and natural breathable sheet batting. It is hand-crafted with high quality machine stitching. It’s available in a variety of base colors and trims. For an even flashier look, we also offer our

A padded aventail is quilted under-armor. During the Middle Ages it was worn with helmets. Our Gobelin Padded Aventail is made of durable fabric and natural breathable sheet batting. It is hand-crafted with high quality machine stitching. This aventail has exquisite gobelin-style patterning and will make you the envy of other combatants. It serves as

Our handmade Vertically Quilted Stockings have two layers of batting, high quality machine stitching, and are made with highly durable fabric. These light, comfortable, and durable stockings are perfect for wearing under armor and are fastened with laces. Responding to customer feedback, we have added the option of one layer of padded stuffing instead of

Our handmade Quilted Stockings have two layers of batting, high quality machine stitching, and are made with highly durable fabric. These light, comfortable, and durable stockings are perfect for wearing under armor and are fastened with laces. Responding to customer feedback, we have added the option of one layer of padded stuffing instead of our