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Bascinet with lifting visor has a dome, which is distinctive for the first half of the 14th century. Simple and reliable visor, reinforced with vertical and horizontal plates on the eye sockets, provides excellent protection and field of view. Medieval battle helmet of type bascinet was widespread among European knights in the XIV-XV centuries. This functional armor had dozens of dome and visor designs, depending on the region of using. Knights were usually completed bascinet with padded pelerine and mail aventail. That way, neck, throat, shoulders and upper part of chest were covered and well protected. Handcrafted helmet bascinet with functional movable visor is made by individual pa...

Handcrafted Eastern arm defense is a stylization of vambraces, which were popular among Asian, Rus’ and Middle Eastern warriors in the XIII century. Quite often, gap between two halves of bracers was filled with mail sheet. This model has a hinge for closing and leather belt and buckle for keeping this medieval armor on the arm. Persian warrior, miniature from Shah Nameh Bracers are long enough to cover the elbow, so caps for joint protection are not required. These plate forearm defense is similar to another Asian type protection – forearms “The Boat”, which were found in Sakhnovka, Ukraine and dated by the XIII century. Custom arm protection goes perfectly with h...

Knight plate arms with elbow caps is a part of full-plate armour in Churburg style and referred to the XIV century. Medieval plate armor from Churburg castle This medieval defense consists of three parts: Rerebrace (bicep/upper arm guard); Bracer (or vambraces – forearm defense); Elbow cap with fan These elements are connected with rivets and have leather belts and buckles for holding of armor on the arm. Tubular bracers have hinges and completely cover forearm of knight. Winged fans on the caps cover outer side of elbow. Plate spaulders of the XIV century will complete this medieval arm protection. We strictly recommend to wear armour over the padded gambe...

Simple plate shoulders of the late XIV – early XV century was a popular type of body armor in the Middle Ages. Now, such spaulders are in wide use among reenactors and history fans. These spaulders will be a great addition to any kind of XIV-XV centuries’ armor kit. This segmented shoulder defense has quite simple design. Few plates are riveted to each other that makes a spaulder movable. Knight spaulder is fastened around the bicep with leather belt and buckle. Additionally, this body armor is laced to the padded gambeson or steel breastplate. You can use this functional handcrafted shoulder armor for: SCA HEMA Larp Stage performances Medieval festivals Reenactm...

Plate spaulders with bump stops are made in style of Milan armor, which was popular among European knights in the XIV-XV centuries. Shoulder defense is supplied with buffers, which amortize blows during the combat. Spaulders are fastened with leather laces to plate cuirass or knight gambeson. Belts with buckles keep armor reliably on the upper part of arm. This armor is completely handcrafted by parameters of customer. You can use this steel shoulder protection 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-...

English pauldrons of the late XV century is an enlarged version of medieval spaulders. This medieval protection based on the patterns from the funeral armour of English knight Ralph Fitzherbert (d.1483). A fragment of effigy of the English knight Ralph Fitzherbert, Norbury, England Comparing to simple metal spaulders, these pauldrons cover not only shoulder bones, but also armpits and partially back of a knight. Pauldrons are held with leather belts on the upper part of arm and tied up with lacing to the plate cuirass. Additional plate with bumps stops for blows buffering is pinned to the pauldron for better protection during the tournament. Base price includes follo...

Milan gloves of the 1370-1450 years are an integral part of any Italian style full-plate armor of the XIV-XV centuries. This model of medieval hand armour is based on the sample, which is kept in Churburg Castle now. Wrist part is riveted to the plate, which covers outer part of hand. For full protection, we offer you to complete this knight armour with scale, brigand or articulated fingers. The advantage of these steel gloves is prolonged front part of the gauntlet. It protects your fingers from breaking during battle. We do recommend to wear such metal hand defense only over leather or padded gloves. By using these Milanese gloves for medieval fencing, comfort and good protection ...

Leather lamellar armor We would like to share this awesome and rare item with you – a copy of lamellar armor, worn by Jurchen warriors of the Eastern Xia (1215-1233 years). Are you confused? Don’t worry, we will tell you now.  For entire five centuries, in the X-XV centuries, there were lived the Jurchen people on the lands of Manchuria, Central and North-Easter Chin and Primorsk Territory, who used armor very actively. They peaked in period from the 1115 until 1234 year. Nowadays, plates of the local lamellar armor are being excavated on the Primorsk Territory quite often. Findings from excavations from Krasnoyarovskoye, Shaiginskoye, Lazovskoye, South-Ussuriysk and Gusev...

Cuirass of the mid-XV century is a classical model of medieval Milan-style plate body armor. It has typical roundish shape. Plackart (bottom part of cuirass) is riveted to the breastplate and overlaps it. Reliable metal armor with skirt (faulds) consists of two parts: front and back one. Parts are connected together with firm leather belts for fastening, which are installed on the shoulders and sides. It’s recommended to wear such plate armour over the thin padded doublet or gambeson – your protection will be not only more reliable, but also more comfortable. Our artisans manufacture such medieval cuirass by personal parameters of customer. You can use this functional body ar...

We recommend you to use such padded collar for better neck protection.  Padding allows taking a punch, that is aimed to the helmet's sides and back of head. The usage of such items is an important issue while armour's choosing. Ignoration can lead to the serious injuries during the medieval battles, tournaments and trainings. This collar is stuffed with natural sheet wadding and fastened with leather belt and steel buckle.  We make such neck protection of cotton or linen of different colours.

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)

Padded 3-finger gauntlets will protect your hands perfectly during the medieval fencing or tournament. We use only 100% natural materials for sewing and padding. Mail inserts on the fingers are being made of mild steel rings 2 x 10 mm. Type of butting is 4 rings in 1. Gambeson, padded chausses, chainmail and mail stockings will make a great set of medieval armour. Please choose the wished colour in the options.

Handcrafted medieval round shield is the best choice for battles with wooden, duralumin or steel weapon. Round shields were very popular type of armor among knights of all military branches starting the ancient times. You may see this defense on numerous miniatures, frescoes, paintings, etc. Quite often, knight shield were decorated with heraldic emblem of owner or some ornamented patterns. Warriors armed with round shields and spears, fragment from Navarre Picture Bible, 1197 year Knights with round shields, fragment from History of the Crusades, 1300-1325 years You can use this functional battle round shield for: SCA HEMA Larp Stage performances Medieval f...

When you choose a coat of arms, the only one which will adorn your standard and you knight tabard, it is very important not to make a mistake with symbols and put that sense into it, which you have in mind! And, Steel Mastery will gladly share with you examples of works, in which we have turned ideas of other dignified knights into life! *** This coat of arms (tabard) is only a sample to show, what we can sew for you!  If you have any ideas, pattern, layout and colours of emblem – don’t desitate to write us at sales@ steel-mastery.com and we will help you to create your own knight tabard.   *** There is quite unusual medieval tabard, separated on fo...

Medieval handbag with blue wavy trim. Bag is made from cotton white fabric and has blue sewing wavy trim on the front. It has white laces to tight the bag and tassels on the edge.  Bag size is 18 cm x 22 cm. 

Medieval pouch is made from brown linen fabric outside and black linen inside and decorated with trim. It tights with a string with 2 beads on the end.  Bag size is 24 cm x 20 cm. 

Medieval men's shirt with wide sleeves has lacing on the collar and sleeves.  fabric- 100% natural linen color- white Chest - 100 cm

Such type of medieval headwear calls hood and was popular in Europe in the XV centuries. This model is based on the original patterns. Basic price include cotton headwear with cotton lining. The outer shell and lining may be made of the same color or different. You may fasten it with cast badge under the chin (base prose is not include fastener).  Please choose main colour in options, and send us the wished colour of lining to [email protected] The typical feature of this headwear is very long tail, which can be tucked in the belt. Hood will be a great additional to the medieval dress kirtle.

This dress of Burgundian noblewomen mid-XIV - early XV century is the best implementation of the traditional Burgundian style of that time.  Long dress with wide skirt can be made of wool or velvet. Dress is belted with wide velvet belt under the breast.  Edges of sleeves are linked with laces. Contrast lining of cotton or linen will make your dress more beautiful and comfortable. Felt headwear is covered with wool. Garb includes following details: - white under shirt of thin cotton - long woolen dress with cotton lining in sleeves - woolen belt - truncated headwear hennin with white silk veil  This medieval French garb is really delightful for masqu...

Medieval doublet of XV century with stand-up collar has 13 metal buttons for fastening in front and 10 buttons on the each sleeve. Base price includes cotton doublet with lining, made of cotton.  The colour of doublet is available for order in options. Please send us the wished colour of lining to [email protected]