Name: Gothic vambraces, arm armor, 1.6 mm
Brand: SPQR
SKU: SPQR-AP028
Price: 281.00 USD
Availability: InStock

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Product description

The later Gothic style (1440–1500) was characterized by sharp, highly decorated forms. These armors followed Burgundian fashion, featuring a breastplate that ended high on the thighs, similar to how the fashionable doublet was worn. Instead of a full hauberk, warriors wore chainmail voiders and a chainmail skirt, combined with long, pointed sabatons. This type of armor was often paired with a sallet and bevor, though gorgets and kettle hats were also used. Gothic armors featured compact, ornamented shoulder defenses with angular besagews. In this style, gauntlets were made with either articulated fingers or full mitten-style plates.

This wearable, fully articulated reconstruction of a 15th-century arm harness is crafted from 1.6 mm thick steel and blackened on the inside for improved corrosion resistance. It protects the forearms, elbows, upper arms, and shoulders. The harness includes a couter or cowter (elbow guard), a two-piece (hinged) tubular vambrace for the forearm, a short tubular rerebrace for the upper arm, and a pauldron (also spelled pouldron or powldron) for the shoulder.

All parts connect via sliding plates or lames, held in place by strong leather straps riveted on the inside — giving you full mobility. A riveted belt buckle at the upper edge of the pauldron lets you attach the arm harness to a gambeson with braided cords or connect it to other plate armor components with leather straps. Perfect for reenactment!

Product details

Product details:

Material: 1.6 mm steel, leather straps, brass buckles

Total length: approx. 65 cm

Inner diameter at upper arm: approx. 13 cm

Inner diameter at wrist: approx. 8 cm

Width at shoulder: approx. 23 cm

Weight (pair): approx. 6.8 kg

Based on a historic original

Shipment weight (grams): 7000

Limited production

This item is made in a limited edition. Each piece is unique. As a result, sizes and finishes may vary slightly.

Maintenance - rust armor

Prevent rust by regularly oiling your armor. Easily remove any rust with black sandpaper.

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