07-15-2011, 05:42 PM
Leather armour has been used in Europe in Late Medieval times.
Some parts have survived, but most of the time not on display in museums.
There is a original leather Vambrace known from a Dutch excavation and dated around the 16th century.
It covers the lower arm from the wrist extending a bit over the elbow.
I disagree with those who say Leather does not give much protection.
A single layer of 1mm not, but build up from 3mm to 9mm thick it protects well against sword cuts and bruises.
I never go into a battle without them.
Correct, in a lot of (Early) Medieval manuscripts you don't see Vambraces depicted .
These can easily be worn under a tunic.
I would not say this, if I had not tried it.
Question:
If Leather Vambraces are not done, why are the Leather Gladiator Manica generally accepted as being accurate.
OT.
I saw a post about a Leather lowerleg protection but can't recall in which section of the forum.
Some parts have survived, but most of the time not on display in museums.
There is a original leather Vambrace known from a Dutch excavation and dated around the 16th century.
It covers the lower arm from the wrist extending a bit over the elbow.
I disagree with those who say Leather does not give much protection.
A single layer of 1mm not, but build up from 3mm to 9mm thick it protects well against sword cuts and bruises.
I never go into a battle without them.
Correct, in a lot of (Early) Medieval manuscripts you don't see Vambraces depicted .
These can easily be worn under a tunic.
I would not say this, if I had not tried it.
Question:
If Leather Vambraces are not done, why are the Leather Gladiator Manica generally accepted as being accurate.
OT.
I saw a post about a Leather lowerleg protection but can't recall in which section of the forum.
Regards
Garrelt
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Living History Group Teuxandrii
Taberna Germanica
Numerus I Exploratores Teuxandrii (Pedites et Equites)
Ludus Gladiatorii Gunsula
Jomsborg Elag Hrafntrae
Garrelt
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Living History Group Teuxandrii
Taberna Germanica
Numerus I Exploratores Teuxandrii (Pedites et Equites)
Ludus Gladiatorii Gunsula
Jomsborg Elag Hrafntrae