Full-plate Gothic armor, XV century

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. Using corrugation a layer of so-called ribs of firmness, which allowed a better resistance to an attack by cold arms, was put on. This made-to-measure full medieval armor in Gothic style is completely handcrafted by our artisans.

You can use this suit of armor for:

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

Medieval Gothic style full armor set of the XV century includes the following parts:

• Helmet Sallet
• Bevor (gorget)
• Twoparted cuirass
• Segmented spaulders with fluted rondels
• Full arm armor with elbow caps
• Fingered gauntlets
• Full leg armor with knee caps
• Plate greaves
• Segmented sabatons

Base price includes following options:

• Cold-rolled steel 1.0 mm
• Satin polishing
• Black leather belts
• Steel nickelplated buckles
• Steel rivets
• Sewn liner
• Decorative steel wings and forehead plate on helmet

For the decoration of medieval body armor various metal techniques were used. The most popular techniques among the arms masters were blueing or blackening. With the help of blueing, the surface of the armour was covered with and oxide layer, which not only gave it navy shade but also protected the armour from oxidation and rust. Blackening was done in the following way. In the beginning the armor was engraved with a certain pattern. Then black and oil were put inside the cracks. The content of the black could differ. It could be a mixture of silver, tin, copper, sulphur or wax, bitumen and wood resin in certain proportions. After this the part of the armour was pierced, the oil burnt out and the black, having melted, firmly was attached to the surface.

Main photo shows authentic medieval armor with following options:

• Cold-rolled steel 1.5 mm
• Blackening as finish treatment
• Black leather belts
• Brass buckles
• Brass rivets
• Decorative brass strips
• Brass wings and forehead plate on helmet

Material, color of belts, finish treatment and availability of additional decor - the options you can change to your liking. If you prefer, you can combine the various elements of armor, for example other cuirass or helmet.

Benefits, which you’ll get, if you buy medieval 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.

To recreate the image of a medieval knight of the XVth century need to pay attention to the other elements of protection - helmets, padded liners, brigandine, arm armor and leg armor. In section Suits of armor 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.

This article will tell you full history of this beautiful armor.