Product description
High Gothic besagews or besagues (plate armour rondels) based on a historical example from Germany dated to 1472 AD. The rondels are made of approx.1.2 mm thick steel. They are equipped with a leather strap on the back so that they can be attached to a plate armour or a mail shirt. The front is adorned with forged leaves typical of the period, and features a pointed spike, as the rondels themselves could also be used as weapons at the time. The increasing effectiveness of offensive weapons brought the need for improved protection, and as much as possible was done to close the vulnerable gaps between the armour plates. The besagews of Gothic armours were decorative, but primarily designed to protect the armpits and upper arms from high cuts and / or blows.
Details:
Material: 1.2 mm steel, leather straps
Diameter: approx. 15 cm
Spike length: approx. 1.5 cm
Weight (pair): approx. 365 g
Based on a historical original
Shipment weight (g): 1000 *
This item is produced in limited quantities only. This means that every piece is unique. Sizes & finish may vary lightly from piece to piece.
Maintenance & care
Prevent rust and corrosion by oiling your armour regularly. Remove rust easily with black sandpaper.
Attaching armour & chainmail
To attach your armour or chainmail securely, you can attach leather laces to your gambeson and fasten these to your armour / chainmail. The armour thus remains in position during a fight.
Tip: How to adjust the finish of your armour and weaponry
Luxurious (polished)- polish the steel with metal polish or toothpaste. You can even give the item a mirror-like polish. Test on a small surface first!
Handmade (matte)- soak the steel in cola for 40 minutes to 20 hours. Check regularly and treat with black sandpaper.
Antique (patinated) leave the steel to rust for some time in a damp environment, preferably outside. Remove the red layer of rust, to reveal the corroded top layer.
Please note. After finishing the product yourself, the warranty and return right expire. Celtic WebMerchant is not responsible for the obtained result."
When packaging this item, we exclusively use 100% recycled plastic and recycled paper/cardboard from FSC certified forests. We reuse a large part of the material directly without the intervention of a recycling process.
Recycle the material by separating your waste:
1. Cardboard: separate or reuse your paper.
2. Plastic cushions, clothing bags and plastic tape: separate or reuse your plastic. If possible, pierce the cushions with a volume reduction needle.
3. Paper packaging for jewelry and small items: these have a plastic inner layer. Remove these, then separate your paper and plastic.
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