This list identifies various pieces of body armour worn from the medieval to early modern period in the Western world, mostly plate but some mail armour, arranged by the part of body that is protected and roughly by date. It does not identify fastening components or various appendages such as lance rests or plumeholders, or clothing such as tabards or surcoats, which were often worn over a harness.
The knight in shining armor is undoubtedly the first image that comes to mind for most people when they think about warfare during the Middle Ages.
Bringing back this handy resource for how plate armor is actually worn on, also demonstrating how the major parts It’s particularly worth noting how the smaller bits tend to be layered over the...
Arm Armor “Paladin” Medieval arms with etching, 15th c. Beautifully etched 16 ga stainless steel, great flexibility and well-thoughtout design with smooth lines. Solid rivets construction makes this armor durable and very flexible at same time. Internal hinges and handmade brass casting completes their great look. Mild (cold-rolled) steel version available upon request, stainless steel is recommended. To check how to measure yourself please click here. Please contact us if you have any additional questions. Important note about measurements: please take into account that we need your measurements in gambeson, choses or other under-armour gear you are planning to use with this armor. The only exception is when you are ordering both armour and padding from our company — in this case you can send us your body measurements. For sabatons please send your footwear actual measurements. Safety disclaimer: Sword-fighting and fencing is a dangerous sport. Fencing, historical fencing, medieval reenactment and martial arts as well as other related types of activity, are inherently connected to a certain risk level of injuries or death. The Company declines all responsibility for any traumas or harm done to oneself or to the third person, along with any material or consequential damage, impaired during the products usage. We admonish that all acts with armour, weapons or their components have to be performed before designated person who is responsible for safety of the particular event and accredited to supervise armour and sport weapon conformance to the event’s standards.
Designed in collaboration with boundary-pushing artist and model UGLYWORLDWIDE, the Synapse is the most experimental piece we have ever made. Featuring a technical-looking ear cuff and a set of three fang-like lip cuffs, the components can be joined via a mechanical chainlink. The ear cuff and lip cuffs can be worn together or separately, with or without the chain, allowing you to create a number of unique, show-stopping looks. "It's always so heart warming to see friends and fans in the wild wearing the collection. uglyworldwide isn't just me but a sort of community, so in a way, to relaunch feels like a family reunion!" — Jazzelle Materials: Stainless Steel. Backing bars can be gently bent to achieve a snug fit.
What were knights really like? Did they slay dragons, sleep in their armor and rescue damsels in distress?
