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Scale
Armor, ca. 6th
century B.C.
Eurasian
Leather; L. 27 3/4 in. (70.5 cm)
Met Museum New York
Description
Not only is this extraordinary armor the
best-preserved scale armor from antiquity,
but it is also the single known example
entirely of leather that survives from such
an early period. It consists of a sleeveless
garment made of fifty-six rows of hard
scales, which are secured by rawhide laces
to a soft leather lining. The armor reaches
from the shoulders to the upper thighs, with
a wide band at the waist wrapping around the
torso and overlapping under the right arm.
Straps to close it are on one side of the
chest and at the small of the back.
Historically, scale armor, usually of bronze
or iron, was among the most long-lived and
widely used forms of protection. It first
appeared in Egypt and
the Near East about the middle of the second
millennium B.C. and continued to be worn in Europe as
late as the seventeenth
century A.D.
Based on the style and construction of the
Museum's example, it seems most likely that
the armor was made by one of the nomadic
cultures of Eurasia—possibly the Scythians,
who dominated the steppes from the sixth to
the second century B.C.
Our own version of this cuirass is seen
below under "Asian and Ancient".
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| Kidney
Belts |
Medieval
Kidney Belt
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Not
a cuirass by any means, our 7" wide
kidney belt is still considered "body
armour" and is crafted from heavy 13/15 oz
armor grade leather, fastened by an extra
heavy duty 3" wide buckle. It is custom
made to your measurements. Available in
black or brown. Please provide waist
measurement at navel.
Item # SCH1005a (Up to 46"
waist)
Price $55.00
Item #SCH1005b (48"+ waist)
Price
$74.00
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SCA Kidney Belt
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Customers who
purchased this item also purchased
Item
# SCHTHR- Threadlocker on our "Armour Care
and Repair" page
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Crafted from 13/15
oz leather and circumvented with a 7/8 oz
strap, this kidney belt is a great addition
for the SCA combatant! Buckle is roller style
to ease wear and tear on the heavy strapping
and can easily be replaced as it is secured by chicago screws. The full wraparound
strapping/buckle system provides a full range
to attach leggings and tassets in any
position! Please provide waist measurement at
navel.
Available in Black
or Brown(brown style uses a center bar buckle
as shown)
Item # SCH10066 (up to 46" waist)
Price $74.00
Item # SCH10066a
(48"+ waist)
Price $85.00
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Gladiator's
Kidney Belt |
 
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Inspired by the kidney belt worn by
Russell Crowe in the motion picture "The Gladiator",
this belt is crafted from armour grade 13/15
oz leather and provides maximum kidney protection
at a width of 9" at the back. The
sides taper slightly to allow better side
to side movement and flare again in the
front for protection of the midsection.
Please provide waist measurement at the
navel. Available in black or
brown.
Buckle
styles may vary.
Item Name: Gladiator's Kidney Belt
up to 46"
Item Number: SCH1035a
Price: $129.00
Item Name: Gladiator's Kidney Belt 48" +
Item Number: SCH1035b
Price: $140.00
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Ares'
War Belt
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purchased this item also purchased
Item
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and Repair" page
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We
pulled out all the stops to craft a Kidney
Belt worthy of the name of the Greek God of
War. Actually three belts in one, the
construction is that of 9" wide 13/15
oz armour grade leather bound by 2 straps of
heavy 10/11 oz leather, 3" wide. No sacrifice
to the integrity or strength of the material
was made in the design. Sections of this belt
have been measured at a full inch thick when
worn!
Great for
suspending leg armour!
Black Only.
Item Name: Ares' War Belt
Item Number: SCH1055a
Price: $169.00
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| Medieval
Styles |
14th
Century Breastplate
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No
documented remains of a leather cuirass or
breastplate from this period has been
recovered to date, however we do know that
leather armour has been found dating to as
early as the 6th Century B.C. This thick
13/15 oz leather armour grade cuirass could
very well fit in with some of the armour
worn and depicted in early 14th Century
Effigies found in England and possibly from
even earlier Saxony. A heavy
leather breastplate such as this in
conjunction with maille could have formed a
formidable slashing and blunt attack
distribution along with the piercing defense
of the maille.
Item
#AA1000
Price $179.00
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14th
Century Cuirass |
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Our
14th Century cuirass employs the same
strategic design and toughness as the 14th
century breastplate. It includes a full backplate which mirrors the front and has a
simplistic yet practical design. This type
of cuirass could have belonged to many
cultures and the wraparound style provides
protection to vital areas.
Item
# AA1000C
Price
$240.00
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14th
Century Transitional Cuirass |
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Ok...If
you've been paying attention, then you should
have known this was coming.
The
14th Century breastplate/cuirass just got
stronger and tougher.
Fortified
with 16 GA mild steel our 14 Century transitional
style cuirass is a Schmitthenner Armory
original. Please include chest, waist, and
underarm to waist measurement. Now also
available in 14 or 12 GA or with blackened
steel!
Item
# AA1000T
Price
$319.00
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Scottish 14th Century "Open
Faced" Brigandine |
 Want
to see this cuirass in action?
Check out the
Metal Hurlant Chronicles "King's Crown"
teaser trailer on our home page!
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One version of the Scottish "Coat of Plates"
was used by the foot soldier or "brigands"
which is where the name for this cuirass
developed. Crafted from 5/6 oz oil
tanned under layer affixed by rivets with
13/15 oz leather outer plates.
Available in brown or black.Shown also with
our "Classic Medieval Pauldrons" (available
separately).
Item
# SCH1448
Price
$315.00
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Brigandine "Coat of Plates"
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These
custom made leather brigandines; or more
accurately known as a "coat of plates", are
made right here at the Schmitthenner Armoury
and to your specific measurements. They are
constructed with thick 13-15 oz. leather
plates riveted to top quality 3-4 oz suede
leather and then fully lined inside with 3-4
oz suede leather. Includes all straps and
buckles for immediate wear. Great for LARP and
SCA combat. Measurements required: Chest
Circumference, Waist circumference at the
navel, unerarm to waist measurement. Please
remember to wear your padded arming doublet or
clothing you will be using while taking
measurements. Oversized charges will apply for
chest or waist measurements 48" or greater.
available in a wide variety of colors(email us
for your preference).
Item #
SCH1448COP
Price $325.00
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Cyprian
Lamellar
Armour |
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Want to see
this cuirass in action?
Check out the
Metal Hurlant Chronicles "King's Crown"
teaser trailer on our home page!
Horseback Version
Infantry Version
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Some
of the earliest forms of lamellar armour
date back as far as the 6th Century B.C.
in Greece, Asia and Europe, and as recent
as the 15th Century. Our full upper body
harness depicts a 6th Century B.C. Cyprus
style lamellae (Natural, Brown and
Oxblood).Lamellae are crafted from 10-12 oz
Bull Shoulder.Fits size 40"-46" chest,
and available in Horseback or Infantry styles.
Item
# SCH1577
Price $419.00
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15th Century Italian Cuirass
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Fashioned after
15th Century Italian styling. Our leather
version of this classic style features a
cuirbouille hardened plackart and armour grade
13/15 oz leather upper breastplate and
backplate, heavy duty roller style buckles and
a combination of solid brass, stainless steel
and nickel rivets. Fits sizes 40-46. Available
in Black
or Brown.
Item # SCH1017
Price
$389.00
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The Centurion |
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Added
to our line of products in September of
2003 and a Schmitthenner Armory original,
this cuirass has become very popular. Don
this aptly protective and classically attractive
leather cuirass and you're ready for a trip
to the arena! Provides full frontal
and rear torso protection. Shown here with
our "Classic Medieval Leather Pauldrons"
(sold seperately). Metal ornaments may
vary. Avaiable in Black, Brown, Oxblood
and Green.
Please include the
following measurements:
Chest size, waist
size (at navel), underarm to waist
measurement.
Oversize charges
apply for chest or waist sizes 48" or greater.
Contact us for details.
Item#
AA1001
Price $270.00
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Napiersnik/Napiecznik
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The cuirass of the
famous winged Hussars of Poland was derived
from
the Italian half-armour called
anima,
constructed entirely of horizontal lames, and
joined together underneath by a system of
rivets and leather straps. Surviving well into
the 17th Century, the key properties of the Napiersnik(breastplate)
and Napiecznik(backplate) were
high resistance, light weight and good
flexibility. Our version is crafted from a
hardened leather breastplate with overlapping
lower lames and an unhardened backplate.
Measurements required: Chest,waist at navel,
underarm to waist.
Item # SCH14914
Price $399.00
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Want to make your own armour and save
some money? We can supply you with the
Lamellar plates we use for our "Cyprian
Lamellar Cuirass" and with a little time
invested you can make your own leather armor!
Our pre-punched lamellar plates are
available dued or undyed and are sold in
groups of 50. Typically around 200 will
complete a "Standard" sized cuirass.
Want a
different style of lamellar plates? We're
taking orders now for ANY style of lamellar
plates!! Email us your preference/style and
we'll get you a quote! |
Loose Lamellar Plates
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Loose Lamellar
plates, and are the same as used on our
Cyprian Lamellar cuirass above. Can be
purchased in quantites of 50 at .80 each or
dyed any color for $1.00 each. Plates are cut
from 10-12 oz vegetable tanned leather. I(f
ordering dyed plates, please followup your
order with an email to specify the color
preferred. Item #SCH1577PL50
(50 Plates, undyed)
Item
#SCH1577PL100 (100 Plates, undyed)
Item
#SCH1577PL150 (150 Plates, undyed)
Item
#SCH1577PL200 (200 Plates, undyed)
Item
#SCH1577PL250 (250 Plates, undyed)
Item
#SCH1577PL300 (300 Plates, undyed)
Item
#SCH1577PL350 (350 Plates, undyed)
Item #SCH1577PL50D
(50 Plates, dyed)
Item
#SCH1577PL100D (100 Plates, dyed)
Item
#SCH1577PL150D (150 Plates, dyed)
Item
#SCH1577PL200D (200 Plates, dyed)
Item
#SCH1577PL250D (250 Plates, dyed)
Item
#SCH1577PL300D (300 Plates, dyed)
Item
#SCH1577PL350D (350 Plates, dyed)
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| Greek
and Roman Designs |
Leather
Roman Musculata Breastplate |
Customers who
purchased this item also purchased
Item
# SCHTHR- Threadlocker on our "Armour Care
and Repair" page
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This
is our Leather Roman Musculata Breastplate.
Crafted from 10/12 oz hardened leather to ensure retention of shape,
mold resistance
and added protection. Fits chest sizes
44-48.
Available in black only.
Metal ornaments may vary.This is not a full cuirass, only a frontal
breastplate. The shoulder sections are
attached at the sides and criss-cross in the
back with an additional strap and buckle
across the lower back. These are unique in design
and no two are exactly alike.
Item
#SCH1189A
Price
$217.00
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Leather
Roman Musculata Cuirass |
Customers who
purchased this item also purchased
Item
# SCHTHR- Threadlocker on our "Armour Care
and Repair" page
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The
full torso application of the above breastplate,
this leather Roman Musculata cuirass includes
the back and shoulder protection. The classical
"muscle breastplate" has been
said is fashioned after "imperial statues
and was maybe only worn by high ranking
officers for special occasions", thus
imparting the idea that this cuirass was
more for show than for protection.
Crafted
from 10/12 oz leather.
Fits
chest sizes 40-48 and waist sizes 32-38.
Available in brown and black(shown).
Item
#SCH1189B
Price
$297.00
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Centurion
II |
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A
variation on a theme is sometimes all it
takes. To give our Centurion a more Roman
style look, we altered the lower portion
to a subtle molded curve, and added faulds
with matching ornaments to the breastplate.
You may see this cuirass in a a similar
fashion elsewhere crafted from lighter
leather. Only here can you get this kind of
quality in 13/15 oz armor grade
leather. Includes all 1 - 1/2" genuine
leather buckles and straps. Avaiable
in Black, Brown, Oxblood and Green.
Please include the
following measurements:
Chest size, waist
size (at navel), underarm to waist
measurement.
Oversize charges
apply for chest or waist sizes 48" or greater.
Contact us for details.
Item
# SCH1040B
Price
$319.00
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Preatorian |
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Named after the military leader, this cuirass
is a further enhancement on the "Centurion"
line.
A
harness that boasts a full skirt of pteriges
of 8/10 oz leather that protect the hips
and hindquarters from the daily bashing,
without hindering movement.
Cuirass
is crafted from 13/15 oz heavy leather and
includes all 1 1/2" buckles and straps
for heavy duty wear. Avaiable
in Black, Brown, Oxblood and Green.
Available with the metal ornaments that
garnish the "Centurion" and "Centurion
II" (call or email for pricing)
Please include the
following measurements:
Chest size, waist
size (at navel), underarm to waist
measurement.
Oversize charges
apply for chest or waist sizes 48" or greater.
Contact us for details.
Item
# SCH1040P
Price
$399.00
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Greek Hoplite Corselet (Thorakes)
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From
Circa 1st Century B.C.E. Greece comes the
Hoplite cuirass, hoplite corselet, or Thorakes.
Offered here is your choice of 7/8 oz,10/12
oz, or 13/15 oz
armour
grade leather, a complete outfit when
accompanied by our hoplite greaves.
Please provide chest, waist and underarm
to waist measurements.
Item
#SCH1561
Price $ 275.00
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Leather
Lorica Segmentata
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Customers who
purchased this item also purchased
Item
# SCHTHR- Threadlocker on our "Armour Care
and Repair" page
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We
have searched for a Leather Lorica of armour
grade leather which matched the authenticity
replicated here and can not find its equal.
The
Roman legions that conquered all who opposed
Rome wished they could have been clad in
this much lighter but debatably more efficient
13/15 oz leather.
We choose the thickest grade leather available
or to your specifications. Also available
with laced torso closure or buckle
and strap torso closure. Want to beef it
up? Ask about pricing for our unique
wax hardening for this cuirass.
Please include the
following measurements:
Chest size, waist
size (at navel), underarm to waist
measurement.
Oversize charges
apply for chest or waist sizes 48" or greater.
Contact us for details.
Item
# SCH1555
Price $449.00
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Asian
and Ancient |
Eurasian
Scale Armour |
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Leather
scale armour has been found as early as
the 6th Century B.C.(see above photo from
The Metropolitan Museum of Art in NYC) This
upper body protection was hardened scales
of leather affixed to a softer leather lining.
Our version as shown is composed of
overlapping 7/8 oz leather scales attached to
a 3/4 oz comfortable suede lining.
Available in black, brown or natural.
Eurasian scale
style spaulders available and sold seperately.
Please include the
following measurements:
Chest size, waist
size (at navel), underarm to waist
measurement.
Oversize charges
apply for chest or waist sizes 48" or greater.
Contact us for details.
Item Name: Eurasian Scale Cuirass
Item Number: SCH1564
Price: $449.00
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Shinobi/Ninja "Stealth" Chestplate
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Crafted
specifically to protect vital organs from
knife and low velocity projectiles, this
chestplate is crafted from blackened 16 Gauge
steel. Not painted but chemichally bonded
black oxide provides a non reflective finish.
The overall design permits wearability over or
under street clothes or as a part of a ninja's
outfit and quick releash parachute buckles
provide for easy on and off accessibility.
Overall
dimensions
Height: 16"
Width: 10.5"
Weight: 4
lbs
Item Number:
SCH1121
Price
$249.00
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Cyprian Lamellar
Armour |
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Horseback Version
Want to see
this cuirass in action?
Check out the
Metal Hurlant Chronicles "King's Crown"
teaser trailer on our home page!
Infantry Version
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Some
of the earliest forms of lamellar armour
date back as far as the 6th Century B.C.
in Greece, Asia and Europe, and as recent
as the 15th Century. Our full upper body
harness depicts a 6th Century B.C. Cyprus
style lamellae crafted from 10/11 oz
Bull Shoulder leather plates, and available
in Horseback or Infantry styles..
Item
# SCH1577
Price $419.00
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Orc
Scout/Archer Breastplate |
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Although
not genuinely Asian of origin, this cuirass
has distinctively Asian angles and application.
Featured in "The Forest War" (photo
left, also depicts our "14th Century
B/P") it fit in perfectly in the oriental
setting. Center ridged and hardened, as
well as the bottom of each articulated section
knurled outward for ease of movement. This
piece is also water hardened and as such
allows for great protection.
Please include the
following measurements:
Chest size, waist
size (at navel), underarm to waist
measurement.
Oversize charges
apply for chest or waist sizes 48" or greater.
Contact us for details.
Item #SCH1030
Price $275.00
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Inspired
Fantasy
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The "Horsemaster" Cuirass
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A big part of
our "Heart of the Horsemaster" 3 piece set,
this cuirass is also available here as a
single piece, and revives dreams of ancient
plains and Norse or Celtic warriors. Choose
from our large selection of other pauldrons to
add to this unique cuirass! Edged in rope
embossed design, this cuirass is
also reversable and can be worn with either
side facing front or back. Available in black,
brown, green or oxlbood.
Crafted from 10/12
or 13/15
oz leather and includes all buckles and straps
for immediate wear. Please include the
following measurements:
Chest size, waist
size (at navel), underarm to waist
measurement.
Oversize charges
apply for chest or waist sizes 48" or greater.
Contact us for details.
Item Name: Horsemaster Cuirass
Item Number: SCH1111C
Price: $329.00
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"Heart of the Horsemaster"
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"Heart of the Horsemaster",
this cuirass revives dreams of ancient plains
and Norse or Celtic warriors. Edged in rope
embossed design, this 3 piece set includes a
full cuirass and a matching set of pauldrons.
This cuirass is
also reversable and can be worn with either
side facing front or back. Available in black,
brown, green or oxlbood.
Crafted from 10/12
or 13/15
oz leather and includes all buckles and straps
for immediate wear. Please include the
following measurements:
Chest size, waist
size (at navel), underarm to waist
measurement.
Oversize charges
apply for chest or waist sizes 48" or greater.
Contact us for details.
Item Name: Heart of the Horsemaster
Item Number: SCH1111
Price: $419.00
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The
Orc Warrior Breastplate |
 
Black &
Oxblood
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Orc
armor inspired by the Uruk-Hai of the LOTR
series(shown here with the warrior pauldrons
and Italian 3/4 arms, not included), works
with any of our pauldrons and/or arms. This
highly functional setup is nearly unbeatable
for movement and an awesome look, and is
constructed from 12/14 or 13/15 oz water
hardened leather. Available in Black(shown),
Brown(see below), Oxblood(shown) and Green.
Please include the
following measurements:
Chest size, waist
size (at navel), underarm to waist
measurement.
Oversize charges
apply for chest or waist sizes 48" or greater.
Contact us for details. Item #SCH1579
Price $255.00
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Orc
Warrior Cuirass
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In
fashioning the original Orc warrior, we
went with the traditional style. As such,
it went without saying that Orcs needn't
worry about back protection, as their enemy
would never get a chance to strike them from
behind (apparently they felt that if they were
to have been struck from behind, they would
have been running away.) However, since this
armor IS battle worthy, we have had requests
for a more complete type of torso protection.
Available in Black, Brown, Oxblood and Green.
Please include the
following measurements:
Chest size, waist
size (at navel), underarm to waist
measurement.
Oversize charges
apply for chest or waist sizes 48" or greater.
Contact us for details.
Item
#SCH1997
Price $319.00
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Orc
Scout/Archer Breastplate |
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Inspired
by the Lord of the Rings series, Orc armor
much like the one worn by the Uruk-Hai,
with the center ridged and hardened, as
well as the bottom of each articulated section
knurled outward for ease of movement. This
piece allows for extremely free movement,is
cuirbouille water hardened and as such allows
for great protection. Our molded spaulders
work very well with this harness. Available in
Black, Brown, Oxblood and Green.
Please include the
following measurements:
Chest size, waist
size (at navel), underarm to waist
measurement.
Oversize charges
apply for chest or waist sizes 48" or greater.
Contact us for details.
Item #SCH1030
Price $275.00
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Elven Ranger Cuirass |
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This
is the way to steal your way through the
woodlands! Again crafted using heavy armour
grade leather, this piece moves with you
easily, articulated to allow full range
of motion.
Please include the
following measurements:
Chest size, waist
size (at navel), underarm to waist
measurement.
Oversize charges
apply for chest or waist sizes 48" or greater.
Contact us for details.
Item
#AA1002
Price $289.00
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Archer's Waistcoat
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Our Archer's vest is crafted from 5/6 oz oil
tanned sleeveless tunic and the front is
reinforced by sturdy 7/8 oz saddle skirting
leather. We now offer this flexible
combination with either lace or buckle and
strap closures at the side and back. Colors
are many and varied, depending on your
preferences.
Please include the
following measurements:
Chest size, waist
size (at navel), underarm to waist
measurement.
Oversize charges
apply for chest or waist sizes 48" or greater.
Contact us for details.
Item # SCH1065A
Price $217.00
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Crusader Archer's Vest
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Identical to the
above Archer's Vest with the addition of the
characteristic tooled leather center cross.
Crafted with supple yet extremely tough oil
tanned leather under a 7/8 oz leather
breastplate. Lace closures at the sides and
rear provide for adequate sizing adjustments.
Colors are many and varied, depending on your
preferences.
Please include the
following measurements:
Chest size, waist
size (at navel), underarm to waist
measurement.
Oversize charges
apply for chest or waist sizes 48" or greater.
Contact us for details.
Item # SCH1065C
Price $249.00
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Elven Warrior
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We
took the basic idea of the Elven Ranger
cuirass and added stylized pauldrons Thus
was born the elven warrior harness! Ease
of movement, SCA grade protection, and smooth
styling make it equally adaptable for LARPers.
Please include the
following measurements:
Chest size, waist
size (at navel), underarm to waist
measurement.
Oversize charges
apply for chest or waist sizes 48" or greater.
Contact us for details.
Item
#AA1003
Price $325.00
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