Steel elbow caps

Steel elbow caps of simple design were popular among medieval knights from all military branches. In early Middle Ages, such elbow defense were attached to the hauberk sleeve. Then it became a part of full-plate arm armor.

This joint protection is fastened with leather belt and buckle on the elbow. It is recommended to be worn over the gambeson or together with padded insets.

There are holes on the top edge, so you may additional tie steel elbow cap up to your medieval doublet.

You can use this handmade steel armor 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-plated buckles;
• Steel rivets;
• No decoration;
• Painting inside

Main photo shows medieval elbow protection with following options:

• Cold-rolled steel 1.5 mm;
• Mirror polishing as finish treatment;
• Steel rivets;
• Steel buckles;
• Brown leather;
• Painting inside

In options, you may choose another type and thickness of metal, color of belts, finish treatment and decoration for your authentic elbow guard.

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

1. Custom-made high-quality metal body armor, handcrafted by your individual parameters;
2. Reliability and comfortable wearing for years;
3. Product made by experienced blacksmiths, 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.

You may also like similar models of elbow defense: elbow caps with chased rondel; elbow caps with plain rondel.

In section “Bracers, couters and full arms”, 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.