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From the late XIV to the first part of  the XV century, knee cap defenses consisted of a small, simple, forged plate fixed over the knee. It was not enough to protect the external part of the leg. Accordingly, full knee caps with wings (German: Muschell) were developed at some point  in the 1390s  and remained relatively

Steel Kneecaps – which are known as “Kneibuckel” in German, “ginocchielli” in Italian, and “genouillères” in French – are assumed by some historians to be the first step toward full plate leg harnesses. Knee coverage with plates was essential and the rest of the leg followed from there. During the XII century, knights used chainmail

Our Steel Knees Type-2 is standard design from the XIV – early XV centuries. It boasts side protection in the form of rondels and is equipped with leather straps. Two pairs of holes are drilled on the top and bottom so that the caps are easily affixed to your padding or other elements of armor

Basic and practical knee protection. It’s light weight and the plain shape provides perfect mobility. Our Steel Knees have leather straps and laces for easy and accurate placement. They are ideal supplements to your existing armor kit and great for those just starting out (price for the pair). Please note that measurements should be with

Our Spaulder Cups provide basic and practical protection of the shoulders. Their plain shape provides perfect mobility, and their light weight means that you’ll be protected without being overburdened. Our Spaulder Cups have leather straps and laces in order affix them to your gambeson at just the right place. This is ideal supplementary to your

Our Churburg Style Leg Harness is leg protection made according to early Milanese design from the end of the XIV century – beginning of the XV century. Based on the example of the full set of  armor which belonged to one of the members of the Matsch familyand which is preserved in Churburg Castle. The

Our Open Sallet is based on a late XV century skull cap type sallet helmet. The sallet (“celata” in Italian) was very popular in Italy. The term “celata” appears in 1407 in the armor manuscript of the Gonzaga family.  The description of this helmet in the historical records indicates various differences from the barbute (another popular