Ravencrest's splint greaves are custom made to your measurements from tempered spring steel with a thickness of between 0.8 and 1.2mm. Metal strips are riveted to a sandwich of thick black felt and robust cotton drill, alternating between the topside and underside. This creates a strong and rigid tube encasing the leg and protecting it from strikes. The armour is shaped to follow the contours of the knees and ankle along the top and bottom edges. They attach with strong leather straps and buckles that are riveted to the armour.
Splint armour is dated to the 14th and early 15th Century and is considered transitional armour, between brigandine and the move to full-plate harnesses. Narrow strips of metal (the splints) are sewn or riveted longitudinally onto a fabric or leather backing through small holes that pierce them. This style of armour was believed to be most common to Northern and West Europe during 1325 and 1375 and was thought to be typically worn by a less wealthy knight or man-at-arms. Most of the effigies displaying this style are located in Germany.
This item is customised according to your body measurements. If you place an order for this product can you please fill out the measurements form found here. The results are sent directly to us. If you have any questions that the form does not answer, please email alex@ravencrest.co.uk
This item is made to order outside the UK. Although we make every attempt to reducing manufacturing and shipping times a wait of up to 15 weeks can happen. This is a worse case scenario though and very rarely happens.
A satisfied customer:
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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