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The bascinet is the most popular European medieval helmet. It has a variety of skull-forms and types of visor and is arguably the most important piece in a set of armor. The Klappvisier was the result of many permutations over the life of the bascinet. Historical sources indicate that beginning in the XIV century all
Charles VI (1368-1422), King of France, was called the Beloved and the Mad (French: le Bien-Aimé, le Fol or le Fou). This helmet is based on the bascinet of Charles VI from the collection of “Le Trésor de la cathédrale” (Chartres, France). It has a so-called “sparrow’s beak” visor (french: visière à bec de passereau).
The classic Brigandine – hardened plated armor overlayed by a textile outer shell. A symbol of chivalry, the Brigandine was a fashion statement in addition to a warrior’s garb. It was often covered with velvet with matching arms, and was constructed with functional, yet decorative rivets. During the XIII-XIV centuries the brigandine was a typical
A brigandine was typically made of small plates of steel. However, this proved to be a problem as small plates were less able to take a heavy impact than larger ones. Accordingly, the plates were enlarged over time and were made to be a better anatomical fit. A characteristic feature of big-plate brigandines was a
A brigandine was typically made of small plates of steel. However, this proved to be a problem as small plates were less able to take a heavy impact than larger ones. Accordingly, the plates were enlarged over time and were made to be a better anatomical fit. A characteristic feature of big-plate brigandines was a
If you’re looking for great leg protection on a budget, then our anatomically shaped Front Greaves Type-2 will be right up your alley. These greaves provide vital protection for your shinbones and extend downward to cover your ankles as well. Their open design means you’ll have all the mobility you need and will be better
If you’re in the market for comfortable leg armor that comes with a small price tag, you’re in luck! Made of 1.5mm cold rolled steel, this armor has excellent protection qualities and gives you good mobility. Our Front Greaves are equipped with leather straps and are easily fastened with the help of buckles. Upgrades are
Our Anatomical Cuisses include knee cups and are made of 1.5mm cold rolled steel (other thicknesses and metal types are available). Our construction method provides great mobility and thanks to the leather straps under the knee cop, any impacts to the area will be reduced. Thanks to its nature shock-absorbing properties, leather provides you more
Our Steel Cuisses with steel knee cops are made of 1.5mm cold rolled steel (other thicknesses and metal types are available). Our construction method provides great mobility. This cuisses armor is very easy to take apart which makes its transportation and storage a cinch. The simple construction of this piece makes cleaning this armor a
XIV century French arm armor, based off a set made for Charles VI (preserved in Chartres Cathedral in France). This arm harness is fully joined with rivets but allows for a large degree of freedom of movement. Our French Arm Armor is secured with leather straps and steel buckles. The steel is painted on the
Our Steel Arms set is made of 1.5mm cold rolled steel (other thickness and material options are available). It provides protection from the wrist to the lower shoulder. With the help of leather belts and steel buckles it’s very comfortable to wear with other parts of armor and can be donned quickly and easily. It’s
Our Basic Steel Arms Set is a complete arm harness that protects your arms from the top of shoulder to the wrist joint. It consists of spaulders cups, steel bicep plates, elbows caps and vambraces. This armor has good mobility and it can be easily taken apart to reduce space requirements for storage and transportation.