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Arming Jackets, or gambesons, were the staple armour of the medieval period. Before steelworks and metallurgy became commonplace, combatants relied on padding to stop lethal blows. And even after that, soldiers still needed padding underneath their metal armour for comfort and further protection.

This arming jacket is a perfect example of that; padded armour that is supplemented by maille. It is of a later-period design, featuring a multitude of ties and holes, called purpoints, that are intended to allow for the attachment of external armour pieces. They are on the shoulders for spaulders, elbows for cops and the waist for tassets and leg armours.

This arming jacket comes with pre-attached goussets, pieces of maille protecting areas with no plate armour. This jacket has butted maille goussets attached to the arms and ribs, protecting the arms, armpits, ribs, chest and back.

The arming jacket itself is 100% cotton. It is triple layered on the outside, and filled with cotton padding. It is light and comfortable, perfect as the under armour upon which to mount your steel pieces.

NOTE: The ties that attached the maille are leather, but the other ties are in fact white cotton braid with brass aglets.


Dimensions

Sleeves (armpit to cuff): 51 cm
Shoulder to hem: 65 cm
Chest Circumference (Not including goussets): 120 cm
Thickness: approx. 1cm
Maille: Carbon steel, butted

Weight: 4.39 kg



Don't be misguided by claims that heavier gambesons are better. Sure, more padding can equal more protection but more weight doesn't equal more padding. It can simply mean it is larger or longer or more cumbersome. An ideal combat gambeson is a balance between protection and movement. A gambeson that is overweight can impede your skill and prowess on the battlefield. When in doubt trust only MFC products or contact us for the full story. Our gambesons are not only better designed for re-enactors they are also far better value.

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Warnervale Store
4/1 Burnet Road
10am - 3pm, 7 Days
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