Medieval Gorget with Pauldrons, 14th C., 1.6 mm Steel

Medieval Gorget with Pauldrons, 14th c., 1.6 mm Steel

This wearable, articulated reconstruction of a late medieval plate armour for the neck (gorget) and shoulders / upper arms (pauldrons, sometimes spelled pouldrons or powldrons) is hand-forged from 1.6 mm thick steel. The pauldrons feature steel rondels (so-called besagues or besagews) to protect the armpits. These rondels are attached to each shoulder piece with sturdy leather and rivets.

For proper freedom of movement, the pauldrons’ sliding plates or lames are connected together by sturdy leather straps that are riveted on the inside. The shoulder parts are removable and close at upper arm level with an adjustable leather strap and brass buckle for a comfortable, custom fit.

Whether used for historical re-enactment, LARP, stage or cosplay, this neck and shoulder armour will make your transformation into a proud, noble knight or warrior just perfect.

Details:
- Material: 1.6 mm steel, leather straps with brass buckles
- Overall weight (gorget + pauldrons): approx. 4960 g

Gorget:
- Outer measurements: approx. 33 x 27 cm
- Height: approx. 17 cm
- Neck opening (diameter): approx. 15 cm
- Weight: approx. 1575 g

Pauldrons:
- Overall length: approx. 28 cm
- Width at shoulder: approx. 29 cm
- Width at upper arm: approx. 12.5 cm
- Diameter of besagues: approx. 11.5 cm
- Weight (pair): approx. 3385 g

Specs may slightly vary from piece to piece.

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