There are no finer examples of armour design than that of Gothic styling. The curves and fluting that make this Gothic armor truly unique were originally created by the artistic German armourers of the late 15th century.
We have recreated their passion for beauty in armour with this magnificent breastplate that will excite the soul. Our full size wearable armor looks great on display; however, if you want a real feeling of gallantry, don your armour and set dansels hearts a flutter.
Each stylish gothic armour cuirass (breastplate & backplate) comes complete with tassels (upper thigh protection) and fits chest up to 44" and waist to 38". Hand crafted of 18 gauge steel. (Pictured with our chainmail sold separately).
The barbute helmet, circa 1460 is a prime example of the true genius of early Italian helm smiths! The Barbute style helm provided visibility so crucially needed in battle while providing protection of the neck. This is a full size wearable reproduction skillfully handcrafted of 18 gauge steel. Magnificent!
This sallet helmet has the popular gothic styling so favored by the German armourers of the late 1400's. Wonderful examples still exist today in museum and castle collections including the Tower of London in England.
As many of the original owners of such cherished armour were of noble
birth, they could afford the best in style and craftsmanship. You too
can now possess a full size wearable museum quality German Sallet Helm
skillfully handcrafted of 18 gauge steel for your own heirloom
collection. Wunderbar!
This classic full size bascinet knight helmet from the 17th century with round top design deflected blows minimizing a direct strike in battle. This fine visored Knights helmet is skilfully handcrafted of 18 gauge steel. Full size for wear. The Bascinet type helmets were used in early 14th Century. The bascinet was a replacement of the great helm. The bascinet featured a smaller and lighter head-piece, which was somewhat globular in form, but was raised a little above the head, and terminated above in a point. The bascinet, while always conforming to the general characteristics of its proper type, admitted many modifications in its form and contour. As it decidedly differed from the great helm, in being only a true head-piece without descending over the head and resting on the shoulders, notwithstanding the circumstance that it was often made in such a prolonged shape at the back and sides as to cover the neck of the wearer, the bascinet was considered to be incomplete without having appended to it and depending from it, a chainmail defense for the neck and shoulders, called camail.
In the legends of Knights in Shining Armor, the gallant knights wore helmets styled as this! Our actual working replica closely resembles the original snug fitting Armet style helmet that became so popular throughout Europe in the 15th and 16th centuries. A very authentic full size wearable collectors piece. Hand-crafted in 18 gauge steel, it and will make an impressive addition to your collection.
This helm is circa 1390. This helm style became popular in the late 13th century widely replacing the Great Helm because of its close fit styling. Towards the late 14th century the long snouted appearance had earned it the English nickname Hounskull, or "Pig-faced bascinet". This exceptional full size helm is skillfully hand-crafted of 18 gauge steel and adorned with brass accents. Each helm is wearable and will make an impressive addition to your collection.
This is no average knights helmet, it goes beyond the period styles most commonly duplicated today. Their spiked stud ornamentation rivals the efforts and design of those great artists who created tournament armour for nobles and knights through the middle ages. The purpose of decorated armor was to intimidate and frighten an opponent. Many frightening and unique styles of decorated armour and helms can be seen in museums today. We are proud to offer this fantastic example of tournament knights spiked helmets and are sure that you'll agree that spikes do give them a quite menacing touch that's just perfect for conquering your foe!
At last, The Firestalker Sword is for those who love fantasy and long to possess a functional high carbon steel blade forged as in ancient times, by hand over hot coals... The Firestalker Sword is definitely not for the faint of heart with Its hand cast fittings of solid brass and exotic ebony grip. Have you the spirit to possess the Firestalker in your Realm? if so, your possibilities are endless! Blade:3-1/4"W (widest) x 18-7/8"L Overall length 28 -3/4" Leather sheath included.
The earliest Scottish clansmen were strong and fearless. They wielded large swords with a simple yet powerful design. One of these legends was a man named William Wallace, who could have carried an early Scottish claymore sword just as this in battle. The claymore sword started with this early design and predates the very recognizable clover design of claymores later in history. For the brave of heart, the blade is 1-3/4" wide and 42-1/2" long. Overall length 56-1/4". This sword was depicted in the movie about Sir William Wallace - Braveheart.
