Knight gambeson with sewn mittens of the XIII century

Knight Gambeson with sewn mittens of the XIII century is made according to historically correct patterns. This type of padded armour can be seen on the miniatures and in Maciejowski Bible. Often, soldiers worn chain mail over such type of gambeson.

Base price includes following options:

1. 1-2 layers of padding (natural sheet wadding 50% cotton, 50% wool);
2. Natural (uncoloured) cotton for outer and inner shell;
3. Standard sleeves’ attaching (closed armpit);
4. XS-size;
5. Black leather strap;
6. Straight bottom edge;
7. No fastenings for steel arms.

You can use this gambeson armor for:

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

You may create a look of medieval warrior of the XIII century, combining this quilted gambeson with short chausses and long cotta.

Also, we offer you have a look at the medieval gambesons of the same historical period: ordinary gambeson, European gambeson of the X-XIII centuries, gambeson of crossbowman. If you are looking for short-sleeved or sleeveless gambeson or aketon armor, these items might be interesting for you: sleeveless gambeson with festoons, gambeson of the VI-XIII centuries, aketon of the XIV century. 

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.

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