Robert Studded Vest

This pretty armour vest is a very special eyecatcher. It is made of hemmed and braided leather strips, that are riveted at each single crosspoint. Through this, its surface is getting very stabile and almost like a brigantine. It is very flexible and hardly hinders your movements, but it gives good protection for your body.

It is suitable for light soldiers and especially for bow- or crossbow-men, as you can move around freely and a your arms are uncovered.

As seen in our costume proposal, the vest can be well combined with chainmail or a chainmail collar. It also fits over a gambeson. Additionally it can be extended into a suit of heavy armour by adding some pieces of plate armour.

There are two different sizes of this vest, but it can be easily adjusted with the three lateral buckles.

These bracers are made from braided leather straps, which are riveted together. They are very comfortable to wear and adjust to your arm very well. Close them by using the two buckles.

Material: suede
Length: 23cm
Width: on top 30cm; on bottom 23cm

Material: suede
Length: 23cm
Width: on top 30cm; on bottom 23cm

If you want to protect your head, but don't want to interfere with your hearing and sight, we have just the right thing for you: this simple helmet featuring a center ridge.

The helmet features a foam lining covered with cotton fabric on the inside. The chin strap is made of leather and may be closed by means of a buckle.

Available in two sizes: small (56-58cm) and Medium/Large(59-62cm)

Colours: blank and burnished

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 one sweep of your weapon. 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 strap your armour over your Imperial Gambeson, preparing for battle. You will never tell them which stories might be true, but they can see for themselves your battle prowess once you step onto the field and dominate once more.

DETAILS

This Epic Armoury Imperial Gambeson is a padded long-sleeve coat covering the torso from neck, down over the hips on front and back. It can be worn on its own or serve as essential padding under mail or armour. The gambeson is donned like a jacket and closed on the front with a system of cotton cords, allowing the wearer to customize the tightness of the fit. The arms are easily detachable by untying its cotton cords on the shoulders and sleeves, each cord secured through long-lasting brass eyelets.

Thick enough to serve as its own armour, this sturdy gambeson is constructed with heavy layers of fluffed cotton canvas sandwiched between dyed wool on the outside and softer cotton lining on the inside. All these layers are stitched together in vertical lines, keeping the padding in place and mimicking a classic European high-medieval style.

Though of European cut, gambeson or quilted-style armours have seen world-wide use since antediluvian times, making the Imperial Gambeson a great basic armour with a range of possibilities regardless of time and place.

HISTORY

• Quilted armours have been around since at least 400 BCE
• Used as padding under chainmail or plate armour
• Historically, a high-medieval European gambeson was recorded as being capable of stopping sword blows from penetrating the skin
• Could stop heavy arrows and mace and axe impacts with the addition of overlaying chainmail
• Specific style often worn by freemen, mercenaries, and other independent warriors

Imperial Gambeson Composition: 
Outer layer: 85% Wool, 15% Nylon
Lining : 100% Cotton
Padding : 45% Recycled wool, 45% Polyester, 10% Acrylic     

You look upon your leading officer as he makes his way down the line of your fellow soldiers. Your fate and the fate of your entire unit is dependent on this veteran’s word, and you find yourself relieved not to shoulder such a heavy burden.

“We must fight!” your officer shouts for all to hear. You adjust your Leather Brigandine, double checking the buckles as you listen to him continue. “For our homes and for our families, we will fight until we can fight no more!” With a resounding cheer, your fellow soldiers ready themselves for the charge. You withdraw your weapon, eager and afraid all at once.

The battle has begun.

DETAILS

Epic Armoury's Leather Brigandine is leather armour reinforced with heavy leather plates designed to protect the entire torso, upper thighs and groin. Made from full-grain leather and brass coated rivets, this menacing waistcoat is both lightweight and durable. Secure this brigandine with five heavy leather straps and brass buckles down the front, further adjustable by tightening leather cords along the flanks between the armpit and midthigh.

The Leather Brigandine is fully compatible with other Epic Armoury armours, and its distinctive but low-fantasy style allow it to be used across games and characters. With the proper leather care, you can expect this armour to withstand the abuse of a LARP or reenactment for a long time!

HISTORY

• Worn over a gambeson or coat of chainmail by soldiers ranging from archers to knights
• Came into wide use during the 1400s, but this particular style was more popular in the 16th century
• Provided more mobility, but less protection than plate armour

The misery that is now upon us is but the passing of greed!

The black Leather Shadow Cuirass Torso Armor is a beautifully crafted cuirass designed to protect you in Larp combat. Even though death usually comes from the front, this thick leather armor will protect your chest and back, resting on your hips to allow you a full range of movement in battle. A series of straps and buckles allow the Drow warrior to don the armor quickly and perfectly adjusting it to your shape. This fantasy armor is made from stitched leather plates and is designed to endure the harshest environments in the Underworld!