Gambeson Arms

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Gambeson Arms Epic Armoury’s Gambeson Arms are a set of quilted cotton vambraces designed to add comfort and protection beneath your armor. Made from quilted cotton canvas lined wi th a soft polyester interior and a medium cotton outer layer, they can be worn on their own or as padding beneath heavy steel or leather armor. Archers can also benefit from the added protection against bowstrings. Add this comfort without the warmth of a full gambeson shirt, specially designed for a costume without a breastplate and tassets. The Gambeson Arms are stitched to ensure the padding will remain evenly spaced. Secure them to your arms by tightening the cotton string lacing through brass eyelets up the forearm. Quilted armors were common through many cultures and used across a broad expanse of time. With their neutral style, the Gambeson Arms will work on a wide variety of characters. History Used as padding under chainmail or plate armor Historically, a high-medieval European gambeson was recorded as being capable of stopping sword blows from penetrating the skin Could stop heavy arrows and mace and axe impacts with the addition of overlaying chainmail Show more