Medieval linen gambeson + leather belt with bronze buckle...

Medieval linen gambeson + leather belt for sword - 12th and 13th century Faithful reproduction handcrafted artisanal Linen padded with cotton with leather attachments and metal buckles. Size 110 cm - Height 65 cm Long sleeves 55 cm x 30 cm removable by vegetable-tanned leather lace fastenings. Weight: 2.26 kg Sold as is. - See the photos, This costume has been used many times for film shoots and documentaries for French TV FR3 Ideal for LARP or reenactment Fast and careful shipping via La Poste Colissimo, registered with signature and insurance. Items are pre-packed as soon as they are posted on CATAWIKI Group orders are therefore not possible IMPORTANT NOTE: Please be present or make arrangements for delivery of your order. For obvious security reasons, this delivery is made by registered mail with insurance and a signature required, If you are not present and you have not signed for it, the order will be returned to me. ANOTHER IMPORTANT DETAIL FOR DUTCH BUYERS: If you are not present, your mail carrier will not leave a delivery notice and will mark your address as incomplete to save time. A bit of history: The medieval gambeson of the 12th and 13th centuries is an essential fabric armor composed of multiple layers of linen or cotton, padded with wool or horsehair. Worn under the chain mail by knights, it serves as an indispensable cushion against blows and helps prevent skin injuries from metal rubbing. For more modest combatants like infantry, it often constitutes the main and only protection, as it remains much cheaper than a metal armor. During this period, its cut reaches generally to the knees and it has long sleeves to cover the torso and arms. The thickness of the fabric is held together by vertical or diamond-shaped stitching, a padding that prevents the stuffing from shifting during combat. Along with its defensive function against arrows and cuts, it provides excellent insulation against cold and rain on the battlefield. This versatile and accessible piece of equipment represents the foundation of body protection in the High Middle Ages.

Estimate:£23.44

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