Product description
This wearable articulated reconstruction of a late medieval plate armour for the arms is modeled on a German original from the 15th century (ca. 1465). It is crafted from 1.5 mm thick steel and blackened on the inside for better corrosion resistance. It is designed to protect the forearms, elbows and the lower part of the upper arms.
The arm protection consists of a very pointy couter or cowter (also known as an elbow cop), a two-piece (hinged) tubular vambrace or lower cannon for the forearm and a tubular half-rerebrace or upper cannon (closed with rivets) for the upper arm. The three elements are connected together by sturdy leather straps that are riveted on the inside and allow for proper freedom of movement. Two holes positioned at the upper edge of the rerebrace allow for proper attachment to a shoulder piece (pauldron) or a gambeson (braided cords with brass tips are included in the scope of delivery).
Details:
Material: 1.5 mm steel, leather straps, cotton cords with brass tips
Overall length: approx. 42 cm
Inner diameter at upper arm: approx. 14 cm
Inner diameter at wrist: approx. 9 cm
Length of elbow point: approx. 11 cm
Leather straps: approx. 3 mm thick, 13 cm long, 2 cm wide
Weight (pair): approx. 5 kg
Based on a historical original
Shipment weight (g): 6000 *
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.
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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