Throughout the ages, warriors have sought many ways to protect their arms in battle, and here at Medieval Armour, we have collected several of their various protections and their modern recreations, all so that we can offer them to the modern-day warrior who wants a set of steel arm armour that will both protect their arms and complete their historically styled image. Our arm armour comes in a variety of different shapes and styles, ranging from the typical arm armour that was used in suits of knights armour to the more common protections that a typical medieval soldier might have worn. Each and every piece of armour you'll find here is steel armour, featuring either plates of shaped steel or lengths of steel to provide the best protection possible for your arms. Because many of these arm guards are made from sturdy steel, they are fantastic sets of SCA arm armour, being capable of taking a hit from and defending against a typical training weapon, either blunted or padded. We offer our functional arm armour in a variety of different styles that were prevalent during the medieval era, ranging from the jack chains that the infantry and the foot soldiers typically wore to the different styles of plate armour that knights wore, ranging from gothic armour of German knights to the Milanese armour Churburg armour of Italian make. Many, if not all, of these sets of steel arm armour make a great complement to virtually any medieval armour breastplate or harness, allowing these pieces to be mixed and matched into a variety of different armour sets. If you're looking to not only protect your arms, but do so with reliable and effective knights armour, then you've come to the right place, because Medieval Armour has all the sets of steel arm armour that you could possibly need.
Experienced fighters know the importance of keeping your arms protected in battle. The Imperial Floating Elbow - Epic Dark Finish includes articulated steel armour that moves with your arm as you bend and flex your elbow.
Historically offering additional protection to 15th century infantry soldiers, jack chains like these Rogue Jack Chains were added to padded arming jackets - or jacks - to guard the arms against slashing sword blows.
Starting in the second half of the 13th century, it became more common to see steel armour for covering the elbows and knees. The 13th Century Elbow Cops offer a classic look ideal for matching 1250-1350 armour styles.
While medieval couters began as simple curved bits of metal, they were eventually developed into articulated joints. The Elbow Cops with Rondels display a design that goes well with armour styles ranging from 1250 to 1350.
Do not let the enemy take you by surprise. Ensure that every part of you is protected such as your elbows with the Elegant Knightly Steel Elbow Cops. Wear them to your next historical reenactment and guard your elbows from any attack.
Gaining popularity in the latter half of the 13th century, steel armour for covering the elbows and knees gradually became more common. The Historical Elbow Cops offer a classic look ideal for matching 1250-1350 armour styles.
Steel armour for covering the elbows and knees started to become more common in the second half of the 13th century. The 13th Century Steel Elbow Cops offer a classic look ideal for matching 1250-1350 armour styles.
In the latter half of the 13th century, steel armour for covering the elbows and knees started to become more common. The 13th Century Medieval Elbow Cops offer a classic look ideal for matching 1250-1350 armour styles.
If you want your enemy to drop their weapon, hit them on their hands! But then, your enemy probably knows that trick, so you should get some Steel Rondel Hand Protection, that way they cannot hurt your hands and disarm you.