Armor

Hand forged and fully wearable. Each is articulated for proper movement and tough enough to withstand your next battle.

It was crucial that a warrior protect the vital areas, such as his chest and shoulders. By the 14th century breastplates evolved from leather to plated metal.

One of the earliest uses of metal protection was mail armor.  Made up of tens of thousands of interlocking rings, it was woven by hand and formed into protective shirts, coifs and even leggings. Chain mail, or more properly "mail", dates back to antiquity; the name itself is derived from the Latin "macula", meaning "mesh of net." It is believed to have been invented by the Celts and adopted by the Romans after their warring with them. The use of mail continued until the presence of gunpowder increased in the 16th century.

A true testimony to a knight was shown in his tabard, doublet or gambeson. Many offered some protection against an enemy’s strikes. Museum Replicas carried a variety of padded protection. MuseumReplicas.com offers an authentic line of period tunics with ensure your status on the battlefield.

All the extremities were vulnerable to injury in battle. Made of leather or metal, gauntlets were used to protect the hands, vambraces to protect the forearm and pauldrons to protect the shoulders.

The lower legs were vulnerable in battle from attack by both weapons and often by kicking.  Protection ranged from bronze leg coverings in ancient times to the fully articulated plate armor of the Middle Ages.

The ancient Greeks wore helmets of thick leather and bronze to protect their heads from swords and arrows. Over time helmets evolved to protect the face and neck, sometimes covering the entire head with only eye slits for visibility. By 1400 this sophisticated armor featured pivots and hinges for greater mobility and protection.

Lightweight armor is great for more than LARPing. Whether worn onstage in a production or for an afternoon at the faire, re-enactors will love our detailed durable armor that looks like the originals, but is lightweight.

Shields were the oldest form of protection and used to block injury from weapons. They could also be used as a bludgeoning weapon. The shield could also display symbols as a form of recognition, especially necessary for the medieval knights on the battlefield and in tournaments. Over time the shield became smaller, eventually disappearing as it became unnecessary.