Aketon of the XIV century

Aketon of the XIV century was a widespread type of padded armour and mostly was used by foot soldiers because of short sleeves.

Usually, such model were being worn under the chainmail, and more rare - over it. Length of aketon armor could vary, but it was not too long – usually until the middle of thighs.

You can use this gambeson armor for:

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

Base price includes following options:

1. Fabric cotton
2. Lining fabric cotton
3. Layers of padding 2 layers
4. Attaching of the sleeves standard
5. Color of leather fastening black
6. Fastenings for steel arms absent
7. Two-color design one colour
8. Design of the bottom edge standard
9. Size- XS

Chausses with footstrap will be good addition for this aketon.

Also, we offer you have a look at these padded gambesons of the similar historical period: arming doublet/aketon of the 1360 year, arming doublet of the 1405 year. There models are for other epoch, but also short-sleeved: gambeson with festoons, early medieval gambeson, gambeson of the VI-XIII centuries. 

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.