Leopold Padded Coif

The padded coif "Leopold" is, like a classic coif, fixed under the chin with two sturdy ribbons of cotton. Under a helmet, it gives this considerably more wearing comfort and protective effect. Of course, it can also be worn as a stand-alone headgear.

he Gambeson "Leopold" is classic cut and generously upholstered. This makes it excellent for the combination with a chain mail. It has short sleeves and is slotted on the back. Thus, it barely limits the mobility of its wearer and still effectively protects against abrasive armour and bruises in combat. The simple cut Gambeson is closed, with five straps and roll buckles on the front side. " Leopold "is an ideal basis for all armament concepts and very well to wear as an independent garment.

A padded collar provides comfort when worn underneath a gorget or spaulders.
In addition to that it can be worn in combination with any kind of shirt and increases the value of these costumes.

A padded collar is a great add on to any kind of gorget.

These padded greaves provide comfort! Worn underneath steel greaves your armour will be way "lighter" and more comfortable.
The greaves are being closed by leather strings on your calf.
Sold in pairs.

These padded bracers provide comfort! Worn underneath steel bracers your armour will be way "lighter" and more comfortable.
The bracers are being closed by leather strings on your forearm.
Sold in pairs.

The bonnet was a common female headwear in Europe and North America untill the modern times. It was worn in various shapes, colours and sizes.

The Anna bonnet is made wide so the wearer can fit their long hair or brainds underneath it easily. The wide brim protects from the sun, the wide cut allow for good air flow, especially important in Australian heat.

Ideal for medieval markets or LARPs in summer, this bonnet is the perfect roundup for many down-to-earth costumes.

There are stories being told about you amongst the soldiers. You are the mercenary who has slain over a thousand men. You put fear in your enemies with just a glance of your unique Visored Barbuta. Your aura of darkness freezes the hearts of anyone who looks you in the eye. And your favorite? Someone is saying you made a deal with a devil so that you may never die.

You will never tell them which might be true. Instead, as you sit just beyond the campfire and clean the blood from your Visored Barbuta, you simply listen...and smirk.

DETAILS

Epic Armoury’s Visored Barbuta is a gracefully curved full-helmet with a distinctive visor. The visor is movable and can be flipped up over the helmet. Whether up or down, the visor can be locked in place with a pin-and-chain. The visor has two rectangular eye-slits, flat nose and a large Maltese-Cross breathing-hole. Wrought to follow the shape of the head and reinforced with a low crest from forehead to neck, the helmet is elegant while still being comfortable to wear.

The helmet gives full protection to head except at the throat. The Barbuta was used mainly by the flamboyant Italian mercenaries of the renaissance and was favoured with light troops for the mix of protection and excellent visibility. Made to wear with renaissance style clothes, it has a high-fantasy feel that will fit with a lot of characters.

HISTORY

• More accurately resembles a German “sallet” due to the visor
• A “barbuta” was a 15th century Italian design considered to be a specialized form of “sallet” without a visor
• Historical design also influenced Lord of the Rings, Star Wars, and Marvel Comics X-Men costumes

The padded coif "Leopold" is, like a classic coif, fixed under the chin with two sturdy ribbons of cotton. Under a helmet, it gives this considerably more wearing comfort and protective effect. Of course, it can also be worn as a stand-alone headgear.