Closed hinged greaves XIV-XV cent

Closed hinged greaves of the 1450-1485 years were an important part of armored outfit of any medieval knight. Simple and practical design, comfort in wearing and full protection of calf were making this shin guard a high-demanded armor.

These medieval metal greaves have hinges and leather belts with buckles for fastening and keeping them on the shin.

Plate greaves of the XV century, Italy

Closed greaves of the XIV century, Musée des Beaux Arts, Chartres, France

Plate greaves are recommended to use together with cuisses (thigh armor) for complete leg protection.

You can use this functional metal leg armor for:

• SCA
• HEMA
• Larp
• Stage performances
• Medieval festivals
• Reenactment events

Base price includes following options:

• Cold-rolled steel 1.0 mm;
• Satin polishing;
• Brown leather belts;
• Steel nickel-plated buckles;
• Steel rivets;
• No decoration;
• Painting inside

Main photo shows authentic medieval plate closed greaves with following options:

• Cold-rolled steel 1.5 mm;
• Satin polishing as finish treatment;
• Brass rivets;
• Brass buckles;
• Brown leather;
• Decorative brass strips;
• Painting inside

In options, you may choose another type and thickness of metal, color of belts, finish treatment and decoration for your plate shin protection.

Benefits, which you’ll get, if you buy medieval plate armor at Steel Mastery:

1. Custom-made high-quality metal body armor, handcrafted by your individual parameters;
2. Reliability and comfortable wearing for years;
3. Product made by experienced blacksmiths, who really know how to make a good armor;
4. Convenient payment systems (Paypal, Skrill, Visa, MasterCard, American Express);
5. Flexible return system in case if you don’t like an item.

You may also like these models of medieval shin armor: three-quarter greaves of the XV century, half greaves of the XIV-XVI centuries.

In section “Metal leg protection”, 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.