Body armor

Royal brigandine for SCA and fencing If we will appeal to history, we clear up the brigandine armor appeared in service of Europeans as an attempt to match something to Eastern lamellar armor, as chainmail couldn’t deal with it. If you are interested at details, here you can read about first medieval brigandines.  There are histories about crusaders, full of pain and envy, who could not rob enough lamellar armor from nasty Saracens, so were inspiring European blacksmiths with money and beating for making of brigandine. However, it is not the entire story… To the end of the XIII century, when blacksmiths acquired skills and knights appreciated light and mobile protecti...

Churburg style armor set-1 of the XIV century Armour in Churburg style was named by an authentic medieval armor that is kept in the castle of Churburg (South Tyrol in the North of Italy) and it belongs to the end of XIV century. During this time on the territory of modern Italy the armour makers start to produce armour of full-plate shells (they would be given the name of Milanese type). Later on bascinet would be out of use giving way to armet and barbute in Milanese armor. Protection of neck and collarbone was enabled by chain mail aventail, which was attached to the helmet. Chest is covered with a series of plates. The lower part of the stomach and the groin are protected by mail ar...

LEATHER VIKING GAMBESON  This short-sleeved early medieval gambeson, perfect for bowman. Its comfortable cut protecting your body well makes it easy to shoot a bow. A simple, decent leather gambeson will serve you equally well both as the underarmor and decent short mens Viking costume. Pay your attention that this model has not only authentic Norse look and fabrics but also fastens with the historically accurate leather strings. 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!  For your convenience, we can offer two ways of tailoring this mens Viking padded leather armor: Machi...

Full armor set of George Clifford of the end of XVI century (1590-1592)  His Majesty Henry VIII left a mark in history so brightly, as anybody did. Majority remembers about his wives, some keeps in mind Anglican Church, very few are aware of foundation of the Royal Navy, laid by him. But, quite a few knows, that there is Henry VIII to whom we owed the appearance of the Royal Almain Armoury and Greenwich Armours in the 1525 year.  Guest German artisans were creating armor of the singular beauty and quality and teaching English armorers. So, Royal Armoury was developing on the German base and by borrowing some knowledges from other arms schools. There was no lack of orders at G...

Coat of plates armor in LARP and fantasy style (2x4 plates) If times of the Crusades call for you, romance of free-and-easy forest life tempts you and rough Middle Ages don’t frighten you… If stylish Tyrolean hat and woolen doublet with chausses fit you well, but you have no wish to wear heavy chain mail… If your arms are strong and steady and bow seems too delicate weapon for you, though heavy sword – or even log – fits you much better…Well, if you would like to assume the role of the Little John – close comrade of Robin Hood, big, cheerful and strong man, so we have good news for you. We cannot provide you with Sherwood Forest, but proper coat of plates armor – easy ...

Knight armor kit of the 14th century There were a hard but cool years of the Caroline War, when you could meet Black Prince himself and die as an equal. However, even in those bad times you had a little more chance to live, if you wear an armor. Well, we are happy to provide you medieval knights armour for your safe and pleasure. Simple and reliable overall image of Western European armor in 60-80 years of XIV century. Wearing it, you can be a very worthy knight in every corner of France, Burgundy, and Burgundian Netherlands. Keeping in mind, that there was a war those years and a majority of men took a part in it, you can consider this armor kit as medieval times jeans with sweats...

Leather brigandine kit in style of the 14th century When we are talking about perfect medieval leather armor of the XIV century, it is hard to give decisive answer. What to choose? Simplicity, robustness and inelegant charm of Visby brigandine or specific elegance, progressiveness and “almost-cuirass” shape of its colleague from Chalkis. All these retro-horizontal strips of Visby brigandine are so beautiful, but it is quite impossible to fasten it on its own! However, knight leather armor from Chalkis is much more functional, but noble Don is not in mood for “almost-cuirass” and fastenings from the front… So, how to choose between Sweden Gotland and Greek Euboea, where were foun...

Leather brigandine in style of 14th century So, here is a brigandine of the rare beauty and utility, made in style of the XIV. — In what style? — Style of the XIV century. — In style of the XIV century?! — YES!!! In style of the XIV century! Well, that’s all about knights, halberds, chapels, doublets, uncomfortable chausses and more uncomfortable Poulaines, plague and brigandines, tons of bloody brigandines! In style of the XIV century! Custom medieval plates’ armor is made-to-measure item. That means that our artisans use individual body parameters and personal regards of client to handcraft such body protection.  Once we looked at all the chthonian hor...

Full Gothic armor set of the 15th century Full Gothic armor set gained popularity in the end of the XV century and was widespread up to the XVII century. This medieval times armor was particularly popular in Germanic lands. Gothic armor was a step up for the arms masters in comparison with the Milanese one. New type of armor differed due to a number of successful decisions. The segments of the model were smaller, but their number grew. This improved warrior’s movement, protection of extremities’ point of bending and firmness of the plates themselves. Plate gauntlets, in this way, consisted of a variety of various flexible segments. The surface of the armour was improved as well. Us...

A samurai unarmored is like a samurai armored, but only unarmored. Benkei’s dōmaru or Japanese samurai leather warrior armor set       When snow at the spurs of Fuji starts to melt, a wind is coming off the top picking dainty petals of sakura. They are leave with the wind like a pink blizzard to the lonely pine on the rock. Timidly they are touching domaru of ironclad and proud-hearted lonely warrior monk, who stands and muses upon eternity. So let us tell you a few words about domaru armor, he dressed in. Stylish, comfortable and cross-functional armor for anyone, who would like to get a feel for rich culture of Japan and feel like a samur...

Jousting knight armor set of the 16th century Here is extraordinary work for your attention. Tournament armor, very heavy, with highest protective qualities and perfectly beautiful. Inspired by tournament outfits of XVI knights (up to Maximilian III of Austria, Archduke of Further Austria and Emperor Maximilian II), Steel Mastery crafted the most precise replica of battle armor of the XV century for you. Such armor seems the best medieval armor set of any that had been ever crafted. There is state-of-art handicraft of any blacksmith, dignified framing if knight prowess. Here you can see sets of armor, which inspired us: Higgins Armory Museum in Worcester Reinforcing piece...

Gothic full armor kit for non-battle actions of the XV century Gothic armor is a German kind of Milanese type of full armor set. It emerged in the second half of the XV century. The armour was very widespread on the territory of the Central Europe. The fact that it was worn by the Holy Roman Emperor Maximilian I added the popularity to the armor. In the name “Gothic” lies the likeness with the architecture of the time: upward trending and oblongness of the forms. Compared to the original Milanese predecessor, the Gothic armour had several significant improvements. The details were smaller, which not only covered the body better, but eased the movement of legs and arms as well. The ...

HEMA style gambeson is a type of modern gambeson designed especially for fighters, who take part in Historical European martial arts. 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!  This long gambeson has some feature of its medieval ancestors, for example, natural fabrics, wadding, stitching (for example – diamond stitching), and lacing for fastening. But, cut of this padded gambeson is adapted for HEMA standards. Base price includes following options: 1-2 layers of padding (natural sheet wadding 50% cotton, 50% wool); Natural (uncoloured) cotton for outer and in...

Knight armour kit for interior This magnificent piece of the modern medieval armor art will adorn even the most sophisticated interior. The soldier armour made in the style of Italian masters of the XIV century. Every part is completely handcrafted by our artisans. This armor is made by standard sizes, not by measurements. This full set of armor is not intended for battles and tournaments, it can be used for show and like decorative interior armor.  This suit of armor includes the next parts: Closed helmet armet Plate cuirass with tassets Pauldrons Full arm protection Gauntlets Full leg protection Segmented sabatons Base price includes following options...

English full armor kit of 1483 Steel English full medieval armor made in Gothic style and dated to 1483 year. Gothic armor set has appeared in the second half of the XV century on the territory of Germany. The local armorers have improved and modified the already existing Milanese technique of making an armor. Emphasis was placed on greater mobility, than the Italian full body armor. Parts of the armour began to be smaller and sharper. Surface was covered with ribs. Such ribs made armor stronger and were protecting from chopping strikes. You can use this authentic medieval armor for: SCA HEMA Larp Stage performances Medieval festivals Reenactment events This made-t...

European armor set of the XIII century in colours of the English royal house This medieval armour kit combines the most popular parts of body protection of the XIII century. Brigandine was undoubtedly the most popular armour in the XIV century. It was a sort of transition stage from chain armor to full-plate armor. Its special feature was metal plates sewed or clinched to a cloth or leather foundation. The plates were attached on the inside. On the presented piece of brigandine there is a metal plate on the outside of the armour which chains going up to the helmet. In this way additional protection for the chest was sometimes created in the Middle Ages. An outside helmet – topfhelm was ...

This cuirass, delighting your eye, is a replica of cuirass of Cumberland armor, made in Greenwich workshops (England) in the 1590-1592 years. Its design is definitely borrowed from Italian armor school that is typical for body protection in medieval combat armor at British knights of the late XVI century. Our artisans made it of cold-rolled steel. It has low tapul and wide border, which replace lower hem. Tassets are consisted of three horizontal straps and hung to the edge of border with four hinges. Sides and lower edge of tassets, armholes, neckline and bottom hem of cuirass are canted and decorated with inlay. Cuirass has leather belts with buckles for fastening. This comfortable a...

Leather sleeveless gambeson When a man chooses protective outfit, including a gambeson, he always has to decide between two things – protection or mobility. Even though there is no medieval ultimate fighting on a short-term horizon, but you need body protection, which does not restrict movability, but looks as an expensive doublet at the same time... So, here it is – awesome model of gambeson, casual, comfortable and kingly classy. It protects owner’s body well, even though it is designed not for a hot fight. There is one of the best representatives of HEMA gambeson, which doesn’t limit your moves, but safely covers the body. Lining is made of firm linen; natural wad...

Full armor kit in Churburg style of the XIV century This model of armor is the authentic copy of a piece, dated back to 1380 year, which belongs to Churburg castle, South Tyrol. The whole piece of the armour was not preserved and thus was completed by the details characteristic for those times. You can use this full medieval armor for: SCA HEMA Larp Stage performances Medieval festivals Reenactment events This made-to-measure battle armor is completely handcrafted by our artisans. Medieval suit of armor includes the next parts: Helmet bascinet “Hounskull” Plate spaulders Breastplate Full plate arms Gloves Full plate legs Closed greaves Sa...

Full armor set of 1450-1485 years in Milanese style Milan-style full armor set is well-known as "Avant Armour" and is dated about 1450-1485 years. It was crafted in Corio workshop, Milano, and was belong to Fon Matsch, the owner of Churburg Castle in 1450. Now this medieval armor is in almost perfect condition and is shown in Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, Glazgo, Scotland. You can use this armor for: SCA HEMA Larp Stage performances Medieval festivals Reenactment events The main features of this steel armour are roundish cuirass with skirt and tassets and the wide different-sized pauldrons. For better protection, a couter can be fixed to the left arm plate. W...