13th 14th century elbow armor Schildknoppen such as gamekeepers

such as gamekeepers

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The mace head is a replica of an original held at the Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology in Cambridge (England)

They protected against heat and permitted freedom of movement

13th 14th century elbow armor Schildknoppen such as gamekeepersThese elbow guards are based on medieval originals. Couters were amongst the first pieces of plate armour added to a medieval knight's gear. They were usually worn over a chainmail hauberk and provided protection for particularly vulnerable parts of the body. Couters such as these were already in use across most of Europe by 1320. These couters feature a leather lining for added comfort. They come with leather fastening straps and can also be attached