Gothic Leg Armour, 15th Century, 1.6 mm Steel, Pair
Leg armour (cuisses) in the high Gothic style, based on an example from Germany dated to the late 15th century AD.
Armour and armour parts of the 15th century were typically highly decorative. Due to the increasing effectiveness of offensive weapons, they usually covered the whole body.
These leg protections are made of 1.6 mm thick steel. They are fitted with adjustable leather straps on the back and beautifully detailed buckles in the high Gothic style. The front of the legs is adorned with forged fleurs-de-lys and streamlined ridges across the thighs and below the poleyns (knee caps).
Details:
– Material: 1.6 mm steel, leather straps, steel buckles
– Overall length: approx. 60 cm
– Weight (pair): approx. 6,8 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.
