Soldiers arm protection

Practical protection for the arms

Epic Armoury’s Soldier’s Arm Protection is a complete set of vambraces, rerebraces, and elbow cups. Designed to protect the outside of the entire arm, this handmade armour is made from 1mm steel and connected by chrome leather straps and strong rivets. The elbow cups--also known as couters--protect the elbow joint thanks to its rounded shape and reinforced ridges. The inside of the elbow features a cupped flange to deflect blows. The upper arm is protected by the half-rerebrace, while the lower arm is protected by the vambrace.

The Soldier’s Arm Protection has rolled edges that form ridges around the rims. Three chrome leather straps are used to secure the armour to your arm, and the top of the rerebrace is attached to the gambeson using canvas ties through a leather plate. With regular leather and metal care you can expect this quality made armour to last for a long time!

Inspired by Renaissance history

• 15th- and 16th-century European plate armour was attached to gambesons using arming points, which are utilized in this product’s design.
• Plate armour became more popular as firearm technology became more prevalent during the 13th century
• The elbow cup is referred to as a couter or an elbow cop.

Quality

• Made from 1mm/19 gauge thick mild steel.
• Rolled edges with no sharp edges.
• Straps and fittings made from top-grain leather.
• Hand made, welded pieces for maximum durability.
• Polished or galvanized steel finish.