Gothic Vambraces, Armguards with Pointed Couters, 15th c., 1.5 mm Steel, Pair

Gothic Vambraces, Armguards with Pointed Couters, 15th c., 1.5 mm Steel, Pair

This wearable articulated reconstruction of a late medieval plate armour for the arms is modeled on a German original from the 15th century (ca. 1465). It is crafted from 1.5 mm thick steel and blackened on the inside for better corrosion resistance. It is designed to protect the forearms, elbows and the lower part of the upper arms.

The arm protection consists of a very pointy couter or cowter (also known as an elbow cop), a two-piece (hinged) tubular vambrace or lower cannon for the forearm and a tubular half-rerebrace or upper cannon (closed with rivets) for the upper arm. The three elements are connected together by sturdy leather straps that are riveted on the inside and allow for proper freedom of movement. Two holes positioned at the upper edge of the rerebrace allow for proper attachment to a shoulder piece (pauldron) or a gambeson (braided cords with brass tips are included in the scope of delivery).

Equally suited for historical re-enactment, LARP or costuming, this articulated arm armour is ideal for late medieval and Renaissance settings and will make your portrayal of a proud knight just perfect!

Sold as a pair.

Details:
- Material: 1.5 mm steel, leather straps, cotton cords with brass tips
- Overall length: approx. 42 cm
- Inner diameter at upper arm: approx. 14 cm
- Inner diameter at wrist: approx. 9 cm
- Length of elbow point: approx. 11 cm
- Leather straps: approx. 3 mm thick, 13 cm long, 2 cm wide
- Weight (pair): approx. 5 kg

Specs may slightly vary from piece to piece.

Please note:
To ensure that this armour is the right fit for you, please remember to take your measurements over your gambeson and/or any piece of clothing or chainmail you may plan to wear underneath!

The steel used here is not rust-proof and might show slight surface tarnishing in places. We recommend you to maintain plate armour on a regular basis, for example using Ballistol Universal Oil, which is ideally suited for steel care.


Manufacturer: Battle-Merchant Wacken GmbH & Co. KG, Gehrn 4, 25596 Wacken
Contact: info@battlemerchant.com