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Gothic armor is a kind of plate body protection that was widespread in the XV century all over Europe. This English leg protection in Gothic style combines all typical features: sharp lines and ribs on the surface. Leg armor includes of thigh defense (cuisses) and kneecaps with chased fan (kind of winged rondel that cover outer part of knee. Hinged cuisses are kept on the thigh with firm leather belts and buckles. Segmented knee part is articulated, so your moves are free and comfortable. There are also three segments under the kneecap. It is recommended to wear this medieval Gothic armor over the woolen chausses. You can use this functional metal leg protection for: SCA ...

Plate thigh protection of the XVI century is also known as cuisses. This late medieval leg armor was in use among knights of all military branches. Metal leg defense is additionally equipped with kneecaps with fan, which protect outer side of knee. Closed cuisses with hinges and leather belts and buckles for fastening cover the entire thigh and completely protect it. There are leather loops with holes are installed on the upper part of cuisses, so you may easily fasten this medieval leg armour to your padded doublet. You can use this functional metal leg armor for: SCA HEMA Larp Stage performances Medieval festivals Reenactment events Base price includes follo...

Medieval full-plate armor called Gothic was the most widespread type of XV century’s body protection. It was popular all over Europe; plate armor made by German artisans considered to be the most famous and top-ranked metal protection. There are many samples survived to our days, and you may see these beautiful pieces of art in world museums. Gothic armor is well-known for its unique design: sharp and pointed lines, numerous of reinforcement ribs on the surface. This model of German leg armor in Gothic style is completely handcrafted. Segmented cuisses (thigh protection), fans and under knee plate have ribs, which reflect blows perfectly. There is also a rib I the center of leg ar...

Sabatons are the plate shoes, and were used mostly by mounted knights. This model of the 1350-1450 years is a part of handcrafted full-plate medieval armor in Churburg style. Metal sabatons were not too popular among feet soldiers, who mostly wore simple leather shoes during the dismounted battle. However, cavalry were protecting their feet with this kind of armor, as feet of mounted knights were quite attackable at the battlefield. Plate shoes sabatons on the effigy of Richard de Beauchamp, Beauchamp chapel of St. Mary’s Church, Warwick, England Distinctive feature of XIV-XV century of this armored footwear is long and sharp points. Gothic style sabatons sometimes had points ...

In addition to amazing thigh protection, we can offer brigandine greaves protection. Crafted by our blacksmiths, these exclusive parts of the legs protection will defend your body against enemy’s strikes. Brigant leg protection has 3 leather fastenings, outer lay – wool( leather or velvet by your choice for additional cost); main layer made of thick canvas. Metal plates are riveted from the inside and covered with linen or cotton lining for durability and better comfort. Base price includes following options: Color – black Fabric – wool Material of metal plates – cold-rolled steel 1.0 mm; Rivets – steel nails; Fastenings – ...

When a knight has almost assembled his full real medieval armor, which will protect in mounted and dismounted battle, only one small detail for completed protection is left – sabatons. These medieval armor boots are forgotten quite often, and it’s a loss. As a fighter’s feet may be plainly injured even in the hardest plate body armor. That’s it, a famous knight could lose the fight so simply and absurdly, if he forgets to wear sabatons. Don’t make such mistake and hurry up to order cross-functional custom steel sabatons in medieval style – comfortable, plain and robust. Cold-rolled steel of 1.0 mm, the firmest leather belts, steel rivets and buckles – these shoes are not ...

Milanese blunt toe sabatons, 1450-1485 years Based on the the Royal Collection, Leeds, England. Our blacksmith recreated the exact shape of historical sabatons. It has seven plates constructed to follow the foot shape. The heel plate is articulated and hinged on the inner side, while it fastens with a strap on the outer side. Milanese sabatons from the period of 1450 to 1485 were a type of armor designed to protect the feet of a fully armored knight. Sabatons were part of a complete suit of plate armor, which was developed during the late medieval period to provide comprehensive protection for the wearer. Milanese sabatons were typically made from steel and consisted of several ar...

Elegant and functional, these armor elements are a tasty prize for every fighter! These elbow caps and kneecaps are simple in design, but comfortable in wearing and reliable in protection. Caps are fastened with leather belts and buckles, which holds armor firmly. Base price includes: metal – cold-rolled steel 1.0 mm (18 ga) finish treatment – satin polishing rivets – steel finding color of the leather fastening – brown fastenings – leather straps with steel nickel-plated buckles  decoration – no Leaf shoulders with elbow caps, and knee caps are the parts of SH-02 (Brigandine armor set XIIIth century), but no one c...

chest 104-116 cm  waist 104-116 cm  Set includes:  chest spaulders biceps bracers skirt greaves  

Are you tired of having limited mobility in crucial joints like your knees? Of your chausses that stretch non-aesthetically on the knees? Of protection which doesn't fit perfectly and comfortably on your vulnerable knees? Steel Mastery is here to help! For you and only for you – a new model of padded chausses. And yes – it has a kneecap! These padded legs protection is specifically cut with an insert at the front of the knee. You can bend your legs easily and comfortably in it and put on any protection with comfort and ease.  Chausses are on the pictures: Black – in S size, Hema fabric on the cover and cotton lining, 3 layers of padding.  Red – in ...

Star fantasy leather greaves with knee protection

BRIGANDINE TASSETS (THIGH PROTECTION)

Why would a fighter need a soft arming belt, you might ask. Well, really experienced fighters would not ask such a question, but we are always ready to advise our friends.  If you are young and inexperienced, such a belt may seem like an unnecessary detail. You will be fine with any arming belt to fasten your chausses and plate legs. But a warrior with many battles behind him, who knows that the waist must be taken care of, just can't get past this belt. A thick quilted belt made of natural cotton or linen will perfectly encase your waist, supporting your back and reducing the strain on it. At the same time, its softness allows you to move freely and actively in battle? Layers of ...

BLUED PLATE LEGS 14TH-15TH

Vernon Roche's Plate Greaves with knees (world of "The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt)

Sabatons are the plate shoes, which appeared in the XIV century in Italy. Early models had quite long and sharp points. However, later models and these sabatons of the XVI century in particular, have wide and short points. Such metal foot wear as sabatons were mostly used by cavalry, as this armor was not too comfortable in fighting for dismounted soldiers. Sabatons are made of seven steel segments, which are connected with rivets. Such design make armoured shoes well-articulated, so you may comfortable walk, ride or run. Plate sabatons are completely handcrafted by customer’s parameters. You can use this functional metal armor for: SCA HEMA Larp Stage performa...

This padding secures your elbows and knees, supporting and fixingthem mildly during medieval battles or trainings. It is being used together with steel elbow caps and knee caps. Standard options:  - 100 % natural homespun-kind fabric  - staffed with sheet wadding (natural material)

Our greaves are dragon scale. Without false modesty. Just look at these leather greaves. In the dark, a shivery one will decide that you are evolving into dragon. Its tonnage is as the firmest shield, its buckles are harder than rock, its belts are stronger than steel, its look is more beautiful than steel shining, its’ owner is as cool as it gets. They can become a base of unique battle look! Well, these greaves are really cool, convincing example of functional leather armor. They may properly complete any fantasy-style costume of LARP armor with leather bracers in whole set of course. Take these and feel yourself a dragon  Of course, leather color can be differen...

Handcrafted kneecap (poleyn) with plain rondel is quite important part of knight’s fighting outfit, which appeared in the late XIII century. Since then, medieval warriors were wearing this leg armour in combination with mail stockings, brigandine tassets or whole-hammered cuisses. Such historical sources, as paintings, engravings, effigies, etc., show us medieval knights, wearing poleyns, in combination with main leg armor. Sleeping soldier at the Holy Sepulchre. ca 1340-1345 years, Strasbourg Frauenhaus Museum, France These kneecaps are simple in design, but comfortable in wearing and reliable in protection. Caps are fastened with leather belts and buckles, which holds a...

Legs' protection is the same important thing as protection of head and body. Mail stockings with chainmail or hauberk were the most popular armour among both infantry forces and horse cavalry. From the end of XIV century, mail armour had become to be displaced by plate armour. This model of classic mail stockings is being made of mild steel rings 1.8 x 10 mm. Type of butting is 4 rings in 1. Blued or stainless steel are also available for order in options. Gambeson and padded chausses will be a great addition to the mail stockings. Price is mentioned for size XS (approximate weight of pair is 7 kg).