Product description
This wearable, fully articulated reconstruction of a late medieval or rather Renaissance arm armour as worn in the 16th century is crafted from 1.6 mm thick steel and blackened on the inside for better corrosion resistance. It is designed to protect the forearms, elbows, upper arms and shoulders. The arm protection consists of a couter or cowter (also known as an elbow cop), a two-piece (hinged) tubular vambrace or lower cannon for the forearm, a short tubular rerebrace or upper cannon for the upper arm, and a pauldron (sometimes spelled pouldron or powldron) for the shoulder. For proper freedom of movement, all parts are connected together by sliding plates or lames held in place by sturdy leather straps riveted on the inside. A strap buckle is riveted onto the upper edge of the shoulder plate, allowing the arm harness to be either attached to a gambeson with braided cords or connected to other plate armour parts by means of leather straps. Equally suited for historical re-enactment, LARP, stage, TV/film or costuming, these articulated armguards will make your portrayal of a proud knight just perfect!
Details:
Material: 1.6 mm steel, leather straps, brass buckles
Overall length: approx. 65 cm
Inner diameter at upper arm: approx. 13 cm
Inner diameter at wrist: approx. 8 cm
Width at shoulder: approx. 23 cm
Weight (pair): approx. 6.8 kg
Based on a historical original
Shipment weight (g): 7000 *
This item is produced in limited quantities only. This means that every piece is unique. Sizes & finish may vary lightly from piece to piece.
Maintenance & care
Prevent rust and corrosion by oiling your armour regularly. Remove rust easily with black sandpaper.
Attaching armour & chainmail
To attach your armour or chainmail securely, you can attach leather laces to your gambeson and fasten these to your armour / chainmail. The armour thus remains in position during a fight.
Tip: How to adjust the finish of your armour and weaponry
Luxurious (polished)- polish the steel with metal polish or toothpaste. You can even give the item a mirror-like polish. Test on a small surface first!
Handmade (matte)- soak the steel in cola for 40 minutes to 20 hours. Check regularly and treat with black sandpaper.
Antique (patinated) leave the steel to rust for some time in a damp environment, preferably outside. Remove the red layer of rust, to reveal the corroded top layer.
Please note. After finishing the product yourself, the warranty and return right expire. Celtic WebMerchant is not responsible for the obtained result."
When packaging this item, we exclusively use 100% recycled plastic and recycled paper/cardboard from FSC certified forests. We reuse a large part of the material directly without the intervention of a recycling process.
Recycle the material by separating your waste:
1. Cardboard: separate or reuse your paper.
2. Plastic cushions, clothing bags and plastic tape: separate or reuse your plastic. If possible, pierce the cushions with a volume reduction needle.
3. Paper packaging for jewelry and small items: these have a plastic inner layer. Remove these, then separate your paper and plastic.
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