Sleeveless gambeson

Sleeveless gambeson is one of the most popular model of medieval padded underamor in XI-XII centuries.

Warriors who did not take participation in close fights were preferably wearing such vest gambeson. It did not protect the whole body, but was good protection for archers and crossbowmen who were fighting on distance.

There are various materials are available for such padded vest. As fabric of gambeson was showing social status of owner, you may choose velvet, wool, leather or more simple linen or cotton. Bottom edge can be decorated with festoons.

We offer different quantity of layers for your sleeveless gambeson. If you plan to wear quilted gambeson under the hauberk, so 5-6 layers will be required. If there will be full-plate armor or brigandine, so 2-3 layers of wadding is enough.

Base price includes following:

1. fabric – cotton;
2. color – black;
3. layers of padding – 2;
4. lining fabric – cotton;
5. edge with contrast color – no;
6. size – XS – L;
7. fastenings – leather laces; 
8. color of lether fastenings and cord – brown;
9. DIY – no 
10. additional back protection – no
11. decoration – no
12. two-color design – no
13. design of the bottom edge – no

Main photo shows gambeson with following options:

• fabric – leather;
• color – caramel
• layers of padding – 2;
• lining fabric – cotton (with paint stamping Ermine – custom order);
• edge with contrast color – yes;
• size – L;
• fastenings – leather laces; 
• color of lether fastenings and cord – brown;
• DIY – no 
• additional back protection – no
• decoration – no
• two-color design – no
• design of the bottom edge – no
• * side slits are a custom order!

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Made-to-measure quilted gambeson armour 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.

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You can use this medieval gambeson armor for:

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

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

1. Custom-made high-quality padded underarmor, made of natural fabrics by your individual parameters;
2. Reliability and comfortable wearing for years;
3. Product made by experienced tailors, 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.

We recommend completing your padded protection with chausses and pelerine.

Check out also other models of light gambesons: sleeveless gambeson with festoons of the XII-XIII centuries, sleeveless gambeson of XII-XIII centuries. If you are looking for a short-sleeved gambeson, these models might be interesting for you: 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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