Medieval ARMOR GALLERY

1708  

17th C. Armor

During the 17th C. century, muskets were becoming more common on the battlefield.  Soldiers needed to be more mobile, causing the change from full suits of armor to the use of simply a breastplate and helmet.

Musketeers did not wear any body armor and thus were very vulnerable to cavalry charge, especially during reloading.  Trained pike men were deployed to protect the musketeers, originally outnumbering them two to one.  Over the course of the 1600s their use declined to one pike man for every five or six musketeers and becoming the only infantry to still use armor.  Due to the decrease in use, armor construction began to shift from functional to ornamental. Only officers and the elite could afford to wear decorated armor, and the richer you were, the more elaborate the designs. 

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Price: $450           On Sale: 350$

1713  

Norman Helmet
(new)

The Norman helmet (also known as the 'nasal helmet' or the 'casque Normand') was commonly used from the 6^th to the 12^th century.  It is one of the most recognizable helmets of the medieval period. The helmet’s aesthetic origins or influence stems from a mixture of Celtic, Norse and Anglo-Saxon heritage. The Norman Helmet is made of 14 g steel, forged with the traditional sectional reinforcement plates and nasal guard. The Norman helmet comes with an adjustable leather liner and chin strap.

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Price: $275

1715  Sallet
(new)

The sallet reached its pinnacle of popularity during the 1500s, evolving differently according to date and region. Although most display German influence, other examples show more subtle feathers of the Italian style. This is an example of an early 16^th  century design, while in its later use the sallet developed a long flared tail that extended over the back of the wearer's neck.  The open face sallet became popular among archers and spearmen in the early 16^th century.  These less obstructive helmets provided much better visibility on the battlefield than their predecessors that covered most of the face with a visor or left only slits as visibility.    

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 Price: $275

1735 - German Sallet w/ bevore
German, 15th C.
Tower of London, England (Wallace Collection).
14 gauge steel.

Description pending review

Price : 395$ 

1736  PigFace Bascinet

The Barbuta is a design with a rich history.  It was developed in Italy, originating from the Bascinet, which itself had evolved from a steel skull cap worn under the great helm.  During combat most soldiers removed the great helm as to not hinder their agility and visibility. These soldiers eventually discarding it completely for the simpler and more manageable Bascinet.  The Barbuta developed from the Bascinet, with a design that hearkens back to the Corinthian helmets worn in the Greek empire.  This is believed to have been caused by a renewed interest in classical history and literature. 

Price : 250$

1737  Sallet

Description pending review

~NEW~

Price : 250$

1739  

German Sallet

NEW item.

Description pending

Review

Price: 260$

1705 Gothic Fantasy Gauntlets

Inspired from the Nazgul gauntlets in the Lord of the Rings trilogy, we have created one of the most complex and detailed gauntlets. Each gauntlet has 158 rivets with 58 moveable parts, permitting exceptional articulation. The gauntlets are made of 16 g steel (Leather gloves are included). The adjustable leather straps allows a perfect fitting.

Price: 400$ /pair

1706 Medieval Gauntlets
German, 15th C.
Originals on display at the National Germanic Museum, Nuremberg

These Medieval gauntlets are fully articulated and simply the best gauntlets we have ever offered. These gothic gauntlets are fully articulated and strapped with a pair of high grade black suede gloves. Each gauntlet has 153 rivets and 46 independent and articulated parts, offering exceptional mobility. Each finger has a 8 point articulation axis.

Price: 350$ /pair

1712 - Gothic Gorget
German, 15th C.
Tower of London, England (Wallace Collection).
14 gauge steel.

The design for this gorget is based on a model on display in the Tower
of London from the 15th century, circa 1480.  The original was crafted
by Matthes Deutsch, a German armorer based out of the ducal residence of Landshut.  Matthes Deutsch was commissioned to make armors for several prominent dukes of Bavaria, such as Friedrich
III and Johann of Saxony.  While most of Deutsch's armor appears relatively simple and undecorated, his ability to produce complexe yet refined designs redered him as one of the most sought after smiths of his time. His surviving works are on display in museums throughout the world.A picture of Matthes Deutsch's original work can be seen in the book 'Arms and Armor of the Medieval Knight' by David Edge, on page 127. 

Price : 145$ 

1717 - Gothic Gorget
German, 15th C.
Tower of London, England (Wallace Collection).
14 gauge steel.

Here is another fine example of Matthes Deutsch work, reporduced from a gorget on display in the Towerof London. The gorget's and bevor's four sectional system allows for perfect mobility for foot soldiers and cavalry. The bevor can be lifted and left raised or lowered with a locking system.

Price : 145$ 

1710

NEW Gothic Gorget
German, 15th C.
Tower of London, England (Wallace Collection).
16 gauge steel. It is based on the model made in Landshut by Matthes Deutsch, C 1480. A photograph can be found in David Edge's book "Arms and Armor of the Medieval Knight" (page 127).

Price 135$

 
Made of 16 gauge steel with a segmented neck, polished brass rivets and decorative trimming. The original can be seen in "A record of European Armours and Arms through Seven Centuries" by Sir Guy Francis Laking, Vol VI page 431. The gorget is made with a backplate and adjustable straps.

Price 125$

 Price: 165$

1719
Medieval Leg Armor
13th C. .

Leg armor that covers the knee (known as ‘poleyns’) was one of the first forms of plate armor.  Poleyns were generally worn by attaching them to or over chain mail ‘chausses’ that either came to the knee or else extended down the leg.

In the 13th C, most soldiers wore a gambeson (padded jacket) covered by chain mail, with polyens protecting their legs, copts to protect their elbows, and a helmet (usually the conical ‘Great Helm’).  The use of full sets of plate armor did not come into common use for another century.

Crusaders wore this combination of mail with small sections of plate armor on their journey to and subsequent battles in the Holy Land. The 13th century saw many crusades, and it was a time of great upheaval as legions of soldiers left their homelands to fight in foreign lands.  Armor was usually stripped from the dead as iron was a precious commodity in medieval Europe.

 Price: 145$

1740-

(NEW) Gothic Couters

English, 14th C.
Tower of London, England (Wallace Collection).

These 14th C. elbow cups, known as Couters, are made in 18 gauge steel and come with leather straps and buckles. An additional leather strap can be used to attach the elbow cups to a Chain Mail shirt for additional stability. The gothic Couters are made of 18 g. steel and are SCA legal and can be worn over chain mail, medieval tunic, shirt, or used for

Price 110$ (pair)