Ordinary Gambeson...

Ordinary Gambeson

CG-02

€125.00

(3 reviews)

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Description

Ordinary gambeson (gambison, gambaison) - popular type of medieval padded underarmor.

This model was widespread in the XI-XV centuries. As common soldiers, so noble warriors were wearing such quilted jerkins.

Ordinary gambeson is suitable for usage for both, men and women.

Made-to-measure gambeson may be sewn by two ways:

Machine manufacturing. Tailors will make padded armor by your parameters, using sewing machine.
Hand sewing. Custom gambeson will be completely sewn by hands of our tailors. Such type of manufacture is historical one and is offered for additional costs.

You can use this gambeson armor for:

SCA
HEMA
Larp
Stage performances
Medieval festivals
Reenactment events

Base price includes following options:

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

Additional options allow you creating of unique model of padded gambeson coat, as gambeson pointed out social status of owner. Rich knights were wearing velvet, wool, leather or silk gambeson with cast bronze buckles or metal buttons. At the same time, foot soldiers and infantrymen were using cotton or linen gambesons with simple leather straps.

Quantity of padding layer depends on the main armour. If you plan to wear gambeson under the hauberk, so 5-6 layers will be required. If there will be usual plate armour or brigandine, so 2-3 layers of natural wadding is enough.

There are a lot of fastenings and festoons for decoration of your gambeson. If you choose half-coloured or quarter-coloured gambeson, please inform us by e-mail, what colours you prefer and its exact disposition. Black, blue, red and green colors are most popular for gambeson.

If you plan to use plate arms or spaulders over your gambeson, we recommend you to order leather fastenings for steel arms.

There are two layers of padding in sleeves by default. If you want to change it, please contact us [email protected]

Main photo shows gambeson with following options:

3 layers of padding;
black cotton for outer and inner shell;
sleeves’ attaching with hole under armpit;
M-size;
black leather straps;
straight bottom edge;
no fastenings for steel arms.

Benefits, which you’ll get, if you buy medieval gambeson at Steel Mastery:

Custom-made high-quality padded underarmor, made of natural fabrics by your individual parameters;
Reliability and comfortable wearing for years;
Product made by experienced tailors, who really know how to make a good armor;
Convenient payment systems (Paypal, Skrill, Visa, MasterCard, American Express);
Flexible return system in case if you don’t like an item.

Such cotton gambeson in standard sizes is available for fast ordering. Please have a look in the section “Ready to ship” and choose the one you want.

Check out these models, which are suitable for the same historical period: European gambeson, sleeveless gambeson, medieval leather gambeson.

We offer to complete your body protection with padded chausses, arming cap and quilted mittens.

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.

In this article we're telling how to choose a gambeson.

CUSTOM MADE

Here is one of the authentic samples of brigandine, that was recreated based on the materials of excavation of the Battle of Visby (1361).
This armour is perfect for medieval tournaments and battles.

Fastenings

leather la...

leather laces

Free info

Buttons co...

Buttons covered with fabric

€10

€10 info

leather la...

leather laces with brass points

€17 .50

€17 .50 info

leather st...

leather straps with cast buckles (e28-a)

€25

€25 info

metal butt...

metal buttons

€12

€12 info

leather st...

leather straps with steel nickel-plated buckles

€9

€9 info

leather la...

leather laces with stainless steel points

€17 .50

€17 .50 info

leather st...

leather straps with cast buckles (e14-2)

€35

€35 info

leather st...

leather straps with cast buckles (e-19)

€35

€35 info

Color of leather fastening

black

Free info

brown

Free info

red

Free info

Lining fabric

cotton

Free info

linen

€10

€10 info

Two-color design

one colour...

one colour

Free info

half colou...

half coloured gambeson

€25

€25 info

quarter co...

quarter coloured gambeson

€45

€45 info

Fabric

cotton

Free info

linen

€19

€19 info

wool, 85-1...

wool, 85-100%

€60

€60 info

leather

€190

€190 info

velvet

€60

€60 info

Layers of padding

2 layers

Free info

3 layers

€10

€10 info

4 layers

€24

€24 info

5 layers

€30

€30 info

Fastenings for steel arms (14pcs)

absent

Free info

fastenings...

fastenings in black leather

€15

€15 info

fastenings...

fastenings in brown leather

€15

€15 info

fastenings...

fastenings in red leather

€15

€15 info

Men's size/price

XS - waist...

XS - waist 63-69 cm (25-27 in.)

Free info

S - waist ...

S - waist 70-77 cm (28-30 in.)

Free info

M - waist ...

M - waist 77-84 cm (31-33 in.)

Free info

L - waist ...

L - waist 84-91 cm (34-36 in.)

Free info

XL - waist...

XL - waist 91-102cm (38-40 in.)

€12 .50

€12 .50 info

2XL - wais...

2XL - waist 102-117 cm (42-44 in.)

€25

€25 info

3XL - wais...

3XL - waist 117-127 cm (46-50 in.)

€37 .50

€37 .50 info

4XL - wais...

4XL - waist 127-137 cm (50-54 in.)

€50

€50 info

5XL - wais...

5XL - waist 137-147 cm (54-58 in.)

€62 .50

€62 .50 info

Attaching of the sleeves

standard

Free info

with the h...

with the hole under the armpit

€10

€10 info

laced slee...

laced sleeves

€20

€20 info

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Adrien

(5)

I use my gambeson for sword fighting. It is resistant, protects well and fits me perfectly. During the whole procedure, I had an excellent follow-up and I received my order on time. What more ? I am very satisfied of what i ordered :)

Sondre

(5)

I have this gambeson in linen with 3 layers of padding in the torso and 2 layers in the arms. With holes in the armpits this gambeson gives good maneuverability, and my movements do not feel restricted while using a sword. The overlap in the front of the gambeson seems sufficient enough to stop a sword thrust from slipping in. The gambeson also does a good job at keeping me warm, even in snowy environments.

Claudia

(5)

I am very happy with this gambeson. The choices of material are nice and it fits nicely.