chain mail shoulder piece round rings round rivet Saxen - messen - dolken en mains gauches The vambraces can be fastened

The vambraces can be fastened with 3 mm thick leather cords

they still protect the knees and give them enough freedom of movement

the beard also had advantages: it could be used to hook or pull away an opponent’s shield or weapon

This suit of armour is based on the historical armour that was made in Augsburg

They are made of zinc-plated butted round rings with an inner diameter of 8 mm

chain mail shoulder piece round rings round rivet Saxen - messen - dolken en mains gauches The vambraces can be fastenedA shoulder piece of this type was also known as a pixane. Pixanes were sewn to the gambeson and were usually worn underneath the suit of armour. As a result, the wearer was also protected at the open spots in the suit of armour. The shoulder piece is crafted from round chain mail rings with an inner diameter of 8 mm. The rings are woven four in one and subsequently riveted with round rivets. The shoulder piece measures 36 x 27 cm and has a neck