Aketon, second half of the 14th - first half of the 15th century
HG-06
Total
€144
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Aketon is sewn by the historically correct pattern of Carl VI’ padded aketon and is dated about of 1370-1400.
Most often, aketon was thinner than simple medieval gambeson armor. It had been sewn of expensive fabrics, decorated with embroidering or heraldic symbol of owner. The sleeves of this padded jacket were removable and had fastenings.
Rare, poor knights were worn aketon as separate armor.
You give us your specific measures and wishes - we make you a completely custom gambeson that will bring you joy and comfort for a long time!
Base price includes following options:
Main photo shows gambeson armor with following options:
Often, but not always this type of medieval armour had been worn under the main armour, e.g. chain mail. If you plan to wear it under brigandine or plate armour, so 2-3 layers of padding will be enough. This comfortable light gamebson will be additional protection of your body. So while ordering, please indicate, if you will use it under or over the main armour.
Cotton or linen gambesons were more typical for infantrymen. Noble knights and warriors were choosing woolen, leather or silk gambesons with bronze buttons or cast buckles. We offer wide choice of gambeson materials. Also, there is a seperate item, such as medieval leather aketon, which you may like.
If you choose half-coloured or quarter-coloured gambeson coat, please inform us by e-mail, what colours you prefer and its exact disposition. Red gambesons, as well as green and black colored, were quite popular among knight of the XV centuries.
We recommend you to order leather fastenings for steel arms, if you plan to use arm protection and plate spaulders over quilted gambeson.
There are two layers of padding in sleeves by default. If you want to change it, please contact us [email protected]
Benefits, which you’ll get, if you buy gambeson vest at Steel Mastery:
Made-to-measure gambeson armour may be sewn by two ways:
You can use this gambison for:
We offer you also these models of medieval aketons: arming doublet/aketon 1360 year, medieval aketon of leather XV century, aketon of the XV century. If you want long or sleeveless gambeson, please have a look at these popular items: Eastern gambeson, sleeveless gambeson.
Padded chausses will complete your body protection.
In section “Gambeson” you can see all models that we offer for ordering. If you didn’t find any for your taste and wish, please send us photo and description of the required model and we will make it for you.
If you don’t like the received product for any reason, you may send it back to us within 14 days. If the received item has defects or does not fit your parameters, we will make a new item and send it to you at our costs. If postal service lost your parcel, we make a search of it. If parcel could not be found, we make new item at our expenses.
We ship orders via National Postal Service, who carries order to your local post office. Upon shipping, we provide you with tracking number of parcel. If you need express delivery (DHL, TNT, etc.), please contact us.
Every product is handcrafted and requires time for manufacture. Approximate time:
Please contact us if you would like to know more precise terms.