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Milanese Arms

SKU: AB0066 Categories: , ,
(3 customer reviews)

$184.95

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Combining the Vambrace, Cowter and Rerebrace into a single unit, this arm protection is a part of the Milanese Suit of Armour (AB0063) and is offered separately for the re-enactor to complement any 15th. century harness. Construction is 16 ga. steel with strap and buckle attachments. Ready to wear.

Overall Length16 1/2''
Weight8 lb 12 oz
Gauge [14/16 Gauge]
TypePlate Arms
MaterialMild Steel
ManufacturerGDFB
Country of OriginIndia

3 reviews for Milanese Arms

  1. Ian

    GDFB Milanese Arms Overall I am happy with these arms and will be using them for harness sparring. Things to note are; they are pretty heavy and will absolutely need to be point tied to an arming garment to be wearable and given that they are designed to be one size fits most they are wide at the forearms. These also will not fit over an XL GDFB gambeson as it is way too puffy despite the forearm width so I’d suggest a lighter weight garment or a smaller size might work too. I had these looked over by an armorer who trains with us and he confirmed for me that they should be safe for sparring and hold up well enough so these are a good buy provided you have an arming jacket or gambeson which they can be point tied to (or you are willing to modify one) and you are able to bear a pretty noticeable weight. One issue I have had is that the blacking on the back of these has flaked off nearly completely just after the first cleaning upon getting them. Overall I am pleased with the Milanese arms considering the price point.

  2. Anthony

    Great for the price I bought these around the beginning of the year, and they are certainly the best arms I’ve seen for the price without resorting to DIY leather, plastic, or splint armor etc.
    They are heavy, and wide at the forearms (padding solves that), and I’ve found that they should be tied fairly high up on my gambeson, but are well articulated and crafted for the most part.
    The ones I received have iffy buckles (not horrible, but a little loose), the vambraces are askew when closed (nothing that a little hammer work can’t fix), and the right elbow’s articulation is a little loose (I might see if I can replace that huge reinforced elbow cop on the right arm).
    Overall, a great buy if you don’t mind bulk and possibly a little modification. 4/5

  3. Mychal Roxburgh (verified owner)

    I needed new arms for my harness and I bought these for the price point and the fact that I have bought armor from GDFB in the past with no issues that could not be quickly and easily worked out with a little know-how, the right tools and some elbow grease. All off-the-rack armor has issues and these are no different. Again, nothing I can’t work out after attaching them to the rest of the harness and seeing how they ride and move when I am fighting.
    The only negative – FedEx shipping. I live in a rural area. Not the Arctic Circle or anywhere you need special transportation to reach. I watched the progress of the package and it crossed the Phoenix/Metro area four times once it made it in-state. Imagine all the time, effort and gasoline FedEx might have saved if they just used a road map or GPS and realized that I live seventy-five minutes north of Phoenix and it was a straight shot from where the parcel first arrived. . . KoA, you might want to go with a different carrier. Otherwise, no worries.

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