Product description
This wearable, fully articulated reconstruction of a late medieval plate armour for the legs is designed to protect the legs from the thighs to below the knees, and shows the typical multi-layered look of the Gothic plate armours of the late Middle Ages (15th/16th c.). It is crafted from 1.6 mm (16 gauge) steel and blackened on the inside for better corrosion resistance.
The leg armour consists of poleyns (knee caps, also known as genouilleres), cuisses and shorts greaves. For proper freedom of movement, all parts are connected together by sliding plates or lames that are hinged on sturdy steel rivets. The cuisses have rolled edges, and the poleyns feature flower-shaped, slightly concave steel rondels that are riveted on the sides. At the back, each leg is equipped with three riveted, adjustable, approx. 3 mm thick leather straps with brass buckles for a comfortable, custom fit.
Details:
Material: 1.6 mm (16 ga) sheet steel, brown leather straps, antiqued brass buckles
Overall length: approx. 47 cm
Width of opening at thigh: approx. 18 cm
Width of opening at shin: approx. 14.5 cm
Dimensions of knee caps: approx. 15 x 12 cm (depth approx. 9 cm)
Diameter of side rondels: approx. 13.5 cm
Weight (pair): approx. 3.9 kg
Delivery: pair
Based on a historical original
Shipment weight (g): 4500 *
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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