Medieval Armour
Get Dressed for Battle sells complete armour as well as items from medieval armour and chain shirts. We make most of the parts made of 1.6mm steel, some exceptions like certain Medieval helmets, or Medieval knuckles and elbow tiles have a material thickness of 2mm steel. Naturally our armours are fully mobile and usable. Get Dressed for Battle is available in standard sizes, but other sizes can be purchased on request.
Soldiers and valiant knights donning head to toe glimmering metal armour and helmets and wielding shields and swords are all that many people think comprised Medieval armour. While these were all used and were effective weapons that also provided adequate protection, they make up just a part of the armour that was regularly used.
Chainmail was an important part of armour that was either a head covering or covered much of one’s upper body. This level of armour attire often went right underneath the metal armour. It too was made of metal, but of small rings linked together. It too helped deflect or soften the penetration of an enemy’s arrow or sword that got in between the metal plates of the armour.
Another form of armour was called the gambeson. This, snug, padded jacket was either worn separately as a metal armour alternative or in conjunction of chainmail and plate armour. The thickness of the gambeson helped soften blows, so they wouldn’t penetrate the skin easily. In the wintertime, they were also worn for warmth.
Whatever Medieval armour you’re looking whether it is a helmet, chainmail, or gambeson Historic Reproductions can help you find the historically accurate accessory to complete your Medieval wardrobe. Our Medieval armour items are made by the popular brand Get Dressed for Battle.
We also have a variety of weapons including Medieval shields that can complement your Medieval armour re-enactment or acting costume.