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Plate shin armour - HMB and full contact Medieval fighting

Plate greaves,  custom made to your unique measurements. Encasing the entire lower leg, these greaves are made from three pieces of shaped plate, fastened with strong metal hinges and leather straps. Made from tempered sprung steel 0.8-1.2mm thick. Manufactured by an established HMB armour shop.

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BEL-0011

£ 550.00

Plate shin armour - HMB and full contact Medieval fighting <p>Body measurements must be provided for this item. Please see the explanation guide on the above download tab. <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1H7Crurm88eR_ucg0c1OKEowAeyoPNeDgMTE3hABzRO0/viewform" target="_blank">Measurements must be entered on our dedicated online form  - click here to access.</a><span style="font-size: 11px;"> </span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 11px;">Full plates greaves were one of the most popular shin protections between the 13th and 15th Centuries, and were often worn with chain maille stockings for additional protection.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 11px;">Sources include: </span></p> <p>- Stained-glass window, Musea voor Kunst en Geschiedenis dated 1350, Brussel, Belgium </p> <div>- fresco  'soldiers at the Holy Sepulchre' 1340-1350, Münster, Freiburg im Breisgau, Baden-Württemberg, Germany.</div> <p> </p> <div>- 'Saint George (Sv. Jiří)' (Jiří and Martin z Kluže) - 1373, copy,  Pražský hrad, Praha, Czech Republic</div> <p> </p> <div>These items are custom made and therefore cannot be returned under the Consumer Contracts Regulations. Production times can be up to 14-16 week however we strive to minimise this as much as possible. </div> <p>Prices can fluctuate because of currency exchange rates.</p> <p>I placed my order for my armour with Ravencrest in time for the Battle of the Nations World Championship. The armour itself fitted like a glove and not once did it give me any problems or played on my mind before competing. My measurements were to the letter, which I was worried about. I've worn armour in the past that didn't quite fit and changes the way you move.. Overall, well happy with the build quality. It was not damaged during the tournament and took twenty minutes for my squire to fit to my body. Excellent service!  </p> <p>John Quayle </p> <p>2014 UK HMB National Champion</p>
£ 458.33

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Body measurements must be provided for this item. Please see the explanation guide on the above download tab. Measurements must be entered on our dedicated online form  - click here to access. 

Full plates greaves were one of the most popular shin protections between the 13th and 15th Centuries, and were often worn with chain maille stockings for additional protection.

Sources include: 

- Stained-glass window, Musea voor Kunst en Geschiedenis dated 1350, Brussel, Belgium 

- fresco  'soldiers at the Holy Sepulchre' 1340-1350, Münster, Freiburg im Breisgau, Baden-Württemberg, Germany.

 

- 'Saint George (Sv. Jiří)' (Jiří and Martin z Kluže) - 1373, copy,  Pražský hrad, Praha, Czech Republic

 

These items are custom made and therefore cannot be returned under the Consumer Contracts Regulations. Production times can be up to 14-16 week however we strive to minimise this as much as possible. 

Prices can fluctuate because of currency exchange rates.

I placed my order for my armour with Ravencrest in time for the Battle of the Nations World Championship. The armour itself fitted like a glove and not once did it give me any problems or played on my mind before competing. My measurements were to the letter, which I was worried about. I've worn armour in the past that didn't quite fit and changes the way you move.. Overall, well happy with the build quality. It was not damaged during the tournament and took twenty minutes for my squire to fit to my body. Excellent service!  

John Quayle 

2014 UK HMB National Champion

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