Age of Craft – 14th Century Segmented Greaves – Tempered 18 Gauge Steel
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Age of Craft - 14th Century Segmented Greaves - Tempered 18 Gauge Steel
These 14th Century Greaves from Age of Craft are built for hard-hitting HMB sport fighting and will provide substantial protection to most of the lower leg. This splinted style armor is made from tough tempered steel that is 18 gauge in thickness and its three segments are banded together with thick leather straps which are stoutly riveted. A pair of steel buckles with matched leather straps dons and adjusts the greaves to the leg and a front leather tab with holes serves as an anchoring point to support the greaves with an attachment point on an underlying arming garment or other armor piece.
Greaves such as these were a good compromise for medieval warriors who needed substantial plate protection at the lower legs without incurring the greater cost of full anatomical greaves. Simpler to make and fit, these segmented greaves fit the bill for essential armor during the developing period of armor development in the 13th and 14th centuries.
Three segment greaves were popular among the knights from Germany of the XIV century thanks to their optimal weight and a great level of protection. Mounted warriors used this armor as additional protection because their shins were especially vulnerable to strikes from the infantry warriors.
The historical origin of these greaves can be found on the headstone of Burchard III von Steinberg in the church of St. Martin (Hildesheim, Germany, 1378). The church was seriously damaged during World War II, but it was reconstructed in 1950-1957.
- DIMENSIONS:
- Large - Overall Length: 15 1/8"
- Internal Circumference at calf: 16.5"- 21" (adjustable)
- Internal Circumference at ankle: 11.5" - 15" (adjustable)
- Weight: 2 lbs 2 oz (Individual Greave)
- Gauge: 18 - 20 Gauge Tempered Steel
- XL - Overall Length: 16 1/4"
- Internal Circumference at calf: 18.5" - 24.5" (adjustable)
- Internal Circumference at ankle: 13" - 18" (adjustable)
- Weight: 2 lbs 7 oz (Individual Greave)
- Gauge: 18 - 20 Gauge Tempered Steel
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- Brand
- Age of Craft
- Country of Origin
- Ukraine
- Material
- 18 Gauge Tempered Steel
- Gauge
- 18 Gauge Tempered Steel
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Age of Craft
Age of Craft creates exceptionally robust armor and equipment for HMB (Historical Medieval Battles) combat sport fighting and their well-crafted armor meets the safety and authenticity requirements for the renowned HMB World Championship ‘’Battle of the Nations.’’ From their Ukraine workshop, Age of Craft constructs the most durable and tough armor we have available and it is built for full contact steel weapon fighting. Years of experience and direct contact with fulfilling the needs of dedicated sport fighters guides the design principles of Age of Craft.
While designed with HMB in mind Age of Craft armor and gear is also eminently suitable for SCA, ACL, and other combat sports where premium protection is paramount.
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