Late Medieval Gambeson
€ 109,99
This Late Medieval Gambeson pairs puffed mahoitres shoulders with three layers of padding, a high standing collar and genuine leather ties. Built to cushion pauldrons, a gorget and plate or mail, it keeps you comfortable under armor or works on its own as light torso protection.
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Historical Inspiration
This Late Medieval Gambeson recalls the padded arming garments of the Late Middle Ages, when steel pauldrons and spaulders dug painfully into the collarbone and shoulder joint. Armorers answered with mahoitres: fabric at the top of the sleeve gathered, pleated and padded into a dome that cushioned the steel and kept it off the bones.
The Gambeson Doublet: Material and Features
This Late Medieval Gambeson is made from heavy cotton canvas with vertical channel quilting and three layers of multilayer fiber padding. The puffed shoulder caps support your armor, while the fitted sleeves slide easily into the arm harness. A high, stiff standing collar protects the throat and cushions a steel gorget or mail aventail.
- Mahoitres shoulders: padded caps that cushion pauldrons and spaulders
- Fitted quilted sleeves: slide easily into arm armor
- High padded collar: protects the throat under a gorget or aventail
- Genuine leather ties: genuine leather cords for a secure front closure
- 3-layer padding: dense, comfortable protection under plate or mail
What’s included: One Late Medieval Gambeson.
Versatile Uses
Buckle on your pauldrons and feel padding, not steel. This Puffed Shoulder Gambeson gives your harness a solid base, or stands alone as light torso protection with a striking late medieval look.
Suitable for:
- Medieval reenactment and events
- HEMA and other combat (under suitable armor)
- LARP events
- Renaissance fairs and festivals
- Film and stage
Care Instructions
- Air out after each use.
- Spot clean with a damp cloth.
- Do not machine wash or tumble dry.
- Condition the leather ties to keep them supple.
- Store in a clean, dry place.
Note: Each Late Medieval Gambeson is handcrafted, and the fiber padding varies from batch to batch, so variations in quilting, texture and color are natural, giving every piece its own character.
| Color | Black, Ecru |
|---|---|
| Size | M, L, XL, XXL, XXXL |
Q: What is a gambeson?
A: It is a padded, doublet-cut garment worn under plate or mail armor, or on its own as light torso protection.
Q: What are mahoitres?
A: They are puffed shoulder caps made by gathering, pleating and padding the top of the sleeve to cushion steel pauldrons and spaulders.
Q: Can I wear this late medieval gambeson under plate armor?
A: Yes. It is made as an under-layer for plate or mail, and the fitted sleeves slide easily into arm armor.
Q: Can it be worn without armor?
A: Yes. The 3-layer padding gives light torso protection on its own.
Q: How does it close?
A: It closes at the front with five sets of genuine leather ties (points).
Q: Does the collar work with a gorget or aventail?
A: Yes. The high, stiff padded collar protects the throat and cushions a steel gorget or mail aventail.
Q: What is the padding made of?
A: The gambeson doublet has three layers of multilayer fiber padding; the exact composition varies by batch.
Q: Is armor included?
A: No. Only the gambeson doublet is included; armor and accessories shown in photos are sold separately.
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