Sizing,
sizing, sizing. The "hips" problem. Tiny hands. Short
torsos. Large bust. All problems encountered for the
female combatant venturing into the world of purchasing
armour. We have put the time and effort needed to make
the necessary adjustments for these issues and continue
to do so here.
Historically
Inspired & SCA
Leather armour
specifically designed with historically correct
inspiration for the SCA or LARP combatant whose desire
is to have the utmost protection while remaining as
close to period in design as possible.
Fantasy & LARP
Design which may
have strayed from historic design a bit to way out
there. The protective nature of these items may range
from great to purely that of a costume nature.
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Historically
Inspired & SCA
Cuirass
and Body Armour
Women's SCA Kidney Belt
Most Kidney
belts just don't seem to conform to the
curves of the female torso. The main concern
is the hips, where most of these types of
belts end up jabbing the combatant in the
ribs rather than protecting them. This belt
was specifically crafted to allow for this
overlooked necessity and is crafted from
heavy 13/15 oz leather. The strapping also
allows for the attachment of leggings and
buckle replacement, if desired. Available
with round brass center bar buckle,(top
photo) or square stainless steel roller
buckle (bottom photo) Measurements
required: torso circumference at the navel,
underarm to waist measurement, hips
circumference.
"Historically, scale armor, usually
of bronze or iron, was among the most
long-lived and widely used forms of
protection. It first appeared in Egypt and
the Near East about the middle of the second
millennium B.C. and continued to be worn in
Europe as late as the seventeenth century
A.D."
Our Eurasian leather armour is
inspired by a piece currently held in the
Metropolitan Museum of Art in NYC which is the
single only example entirely of leather that survives from such a period. It is
composed of hard leather scales attached to
a soft leather lining. It
"seems most likely that the armor was
made by one of the nomadic cultures of
Eurasia—possibly the Scythians, who
dominated the steppes from the sixth to the
second century B.C."
Crafted from overlapping 7-8 oz
leather scales attached to a 3-4 oz suede
lining. Please request
our Measurement Form when ordering.
We
have searched for a Leather Lorica
Segmentata of armour
grade leather which matched the authenticity
replicated here and can not find its equal.
The
Roman legions that conquered all who opposed
Rome wished they could have been clad in
this much lighter but debatably more efficient 10/12 oz
or 13/15 oz leather.
We use the thickest grade leather available
or to your specifications. Also available
with laced torso closure (shown) or buckle
and strap torso closure.
Please request
our "Torso Measurement Form" when ordering.
Of
the number of Brigandines available there
are two most popular types. One which
sandwiches a layer of steel or leather
plates between two layers of suede and
another which aligns the plates on the
outside of the harness. Ours is of the
latter and is composed of 13-15 oz leather
outer plates riveted to a 5-6 oz supple oil
tanned base. Available in black or brown.Please
request our "Torso Measurement Form" when
ordering.
Item Name: 15th Century Open Faced Brigandine
Item Number: SCH1448F
Price: $239.00
Cuirass with Hardened Plackard
Our take on one
of the
first homogeneous cuirass which dated from the
end of the 14th Century. This cuirass has
become more popular with female SCA combatants
as it provides the necessary protection for
the upper torso and also allows for good
freedom of movement. The plackard is
cuirbouille hardened by our traditional
method.The main consideration here in design
was for strength of the final product while
keeping as historically correct as possible.
Available in black and brown.
Measurements required:
Chest size ,Waist
size (At navel), underarm to waist
measurement.
Item # SCH1449
Price $299.00
Fantasy &
LARP
"Armour of the Fae"
Faerie Armour? What would they use? Most
likely natural items, leaves,
bark....possible a toadstool cap for a helm.
Our poll this past summer queried what
fantasy armours females were most interested
in. The winner was "Faerie Armour" .
Our response delivers a threesome of
choices for breastplates, pauldrons,
bracers, chausses and greaves, in pairs or
singular. Hand tooled from 7/8 oz leather, dyed and molded, no
two pieces are exactly alike.
Shown here intentionally in two
different shades of green, there are plenty
of combinations.
Front "Cupless" Breastplate
#SCH13239
$199.00
Front Breastplate w/Leaf Cups
#SCH13249
$239.00
Front Breastplate w/Chainmail Bra
#SCH13259
$239.00
Hardened Leaf Spaulders
(Available with 2 or 3 lames)
#SCH13269
$49.00/each
Brunhild's Plated
Battle Armour (5 piece set)
According to legend, the
pagan Brunhild was said to be not only the
world's most beautiful woman but also the
strongest. Any man hoping to win her hand in
marriage had to first defeat her in combat.
Inspired
by the armor worn by Kristanna
Loken
in the film "Dark Kingdom-The Dragon
King", this adequately protective
armour is composed of layered 7/8 oz
leather. The outer plates are hardened,
compressed 7/8 oz veg tanned leather and
heavily riveted to a 7/8 oz veg tanned
leather base. Includes plated corset, 2
plated tassets, 2 plated pauldrons and
plated shoulder straps. Tassets and
pauldrons can be removed if desired.
Please request our measurement form when
ordering
Available
in most standard sizes.
This
is not an officially licensed movie replica
and The Schmitthenner Armory is not
presenting this armour in any way in
connection with Tandem Communications or
Sony Pictures.
Item Name: Brunhild Plated Battle Armour 5 PC set
Item Number: SCH9143
Price: $549.00
Gladiatrix
White
"Gladiatrix"
(special
order)
Battle
worthy protection from a cuirass of 13/15
oz leather and includes a full 360 degree
skirt of protection for the hips and upper
legs with 8/10 oz leather pteriges. Equally
versatile for horse riding (as you can see),
the upper front of this harness can be mono
- molded to allow for breathing room.
Please request our measurement form when
ordering. Available in black or brown,
or contact us for custom colors. Mercenary
pauldrons(shown)
not included.
Item Name: The Gladiatrix
Item Number: SCH9141
Price: $335.00
Female Warrior Harness
W/Back
Breastplate
Scout
Outstanding
leather craftsmanship has produced 12/14 oz heavy water and heat hardened
leather for the female armored combatant.
Molded
to accommodate the accentuated female physique!
This
particular design, inspired by The
"Lord of the Rings" novel(s) and
films has been creatively worked into a
variety of venues. Sleek angular design, articulated and armour
grade leather fill out this female
cuirass. Available
in black, brown, dark red or dark green
and up to a "D" cup or less..
Please request female breastplate form when
ordering.
Nearly
replicates our 14th century male breastplate,
with obvious differences. Includes kidney
wraparound protection, this breastplate
is hardened in the fashion similar to the
process historically used for armor, and
for added protection to the breast area.
Shown here with our Mini-Merc Pauldrons (sold
separately), and available with or without
center crest design. Contact us for a measurement
form if ordering this item. Available in
black, brown, or dark red. Center design
available in red, blue, green, purple, and
brown. Only fits up to a "C" cup!
Item Name: The Gaurdian Breastplate
Item Number: SCH2010
Price: $235.00
Warrioress
Bustier
Not
really made for any serious combat, these
fill the bill for the female fantasy warrioress. Include standard bra size. Available in
black, brown, dark red, or hunter green.
One
of the main problems confronted when designing
a women's harness is that the weight of
the armor is distributed differently than
on a male. In order for the upper cuirass
to be able to move more freely and to prevent
pinching the breast area, this wide heavy
belt covers the midsection nicely. The weight
of leggings can be displaced more comfortably
on the hips than to have the entire upper
harness supported by the shoulders. Also
in this way the upper harness can be placed
high enough so that there is no danger of
pinching tender areas. Available in black,
brown, dark red, and hunter green. Please
provide waist measurement. Laces at the
front and back for easy adjustments.
Item Name: Belt of Diana
Item Number: SCH0901
Price: $55.00
Belt of
Diana w/Tassets
Another
of the many items left behind many times
when considering the female combatant is
the hip region and upper thigh area. These
can be ordered along with the belt and attach
easily with snaps, through slots
provided on the belt. Made, again, from
13/15 oz heavy armor grade leather, Available
in black, brown, dark red, and hunter green.
Item Name: Belt of Diana with Tassets
Item Number: SCH09012
Price: $85.00
Diana's War Skirt
Designed to match
up with our "Roguess Cuirass" or any number of
other applications, this plated skirt is a
variation on the "Belt of Diana" that includes
10-12 oz segmented leather plates on a soft
leather lining of 5-6 oz oil tanned leather.
These are attached to our "Belt of Diana" for
use under the "Roguess" or any upper
cuirass for great mobility and protection.
Please include waist measurement at the navel,
hip socket to center of knee joint and hip measurement.
Black only. Can also be crafted with
buckle/strap closure.
Item Name: Diana's War Skirt
Item Number: SCH9897
Price: $225.00
The Roguess
Due
to an overwhelming response and polite suggestion.
we have opted to rename this harness the
Roguess. Tis true, this harness has
the look of mystery and danger. We agree,
and the name fits. This upper cuirass is
intentionally cut to about midsection to
allow movement without restriction (or pain).
Complete wraparound protection, which also
is split down the front, and buckles at
the sides for breathing room, and again,
to allow movement. The entire front portion
of the harness is crafted in two separate
sections of 13/15 oz hardened armor grade
leather. This upper cuirass, along with
the Belt of Diana and the demi-pauldrons
(not included) provide a full upper torso
ensemble for the female combatant. Available
for bra sizes "C" and smaller
only.Include bra size and underarm to waist
measurement.
Item Name: The Roguess
Item Number: SCH8000
Price: $219.00
Leather Arm Armour
Late 14th Century Spaulders
The armour of
the late 14th Century made use of a lot of
cuirbouille leather, especially at this
shoulders, knees and elbows. These one- piece
spaulders are hardened by our traditional 4
step cuirbouille method that everyone is so
curious about. This time intensive method has
hardened leather to incredible heights. (see
some of the tests we have performed on it
here) It also
protects it against one of the main concerns
of leather armour-mildew.
Fashioned after 14th
century carvings, these spaulders are also
downsized for the smaller frame. Please
provide shoulder seam circumference and
shoulder to elbow measurement. Available in
natural, black and dark brown.
Item Name: Late 14th Century Spaulders
Item Number: SCH0701
Price: $99.00
The popular
pauldrons from our "Arms" page redesigned for
the smaller frame. With a shoulder cop crafted
using our traditional medieval cuirbouille
hardening method and antiqued ornamental
fittings crafted right here, you'll have a
tough time wanting to put these into combat.
but if you do, they'll stand up to the
challenge. We have tested many of our products
here, and this
one is no exception.
Sometimes the
desire for a particular design can
be compromised by body size or structure. This
popular style of leather pauldron, shown on
our "Arms" page has been scaled down to
accommodate the smaller framed individual but
still provides the same protection. Available
with strap and buckle attachment(shown), with
lacing to attach to an existing harness, or
with gorget attachments.
Item Name: Mini Mercs
Item Number: AA203s
Price: $99.00
Demi-Pauldrons
A unique design our own, these shortened
pauldrons are cuirbouille hardened and feature
a sloping upper haute that glances blows upward
and away from the neck.The smooth curvature and styling
of these molded demi-pauldrons also compliments
a female outfit beautifully. Having said
that, they are interchangeable with any
harness we sell, and probably provide the
least restrictive movement of any of them.
Available in black, dark brown, or dark
oxblood.
"Die Kleine",
from the German meaning "the small".
These arms are in no way small in way of
protection! Overall using 12/14 oz leather,
these arms are battle tested and proven.
We have
re-patterned our Mercenary arms collection
specifically for the smaller, slender sized arms of the
female. Formerly the "mini-Mercs", these arms
have been improved to include the additional
lames for better articulation and smaller
elbow cops and fans. Sole bend shield grade
leather provides the protection at the elbow.
Elbow cop available in scalloped or clover
shape and in choice of colors: black, brown,
green,red, blue.
Please provide the
following measurements:
Elbow to wrist, Forearm
Circumference, Wrist Circumference
1/2 Arms with Steel Fanless Elbows/
T6-6160 Aircraft Aluminum Elbows
Sized down to
accommodate the shorter arms with thinner
wrists, these arms also include upgrades such
as solid stainless steel, solid brass or
solid copper rivets at the elbow cops. Also
sporting roller style buckles for better strap
life and fitting wrists down as small as
5-1/2" in circumference and forearms as short
as 9" from elbow to wrist. Available in brown
or black and with 16 GA mild steel or 11 GA
T6-6160 Aircraft Aluminum Elbows.
Measurements required:
Biceps Circumference,
forearm circumference, wrist circumference,
elbow to wrist measurement.
Item Name: 1/2 Arms with 11 Gauge T6-6160 AA Fanless Elbows
Item Number: SCHF156T6
Price: $109.00
"Die Kleine" 3/4 Arms
"Die Kleine",
from the German meaning "the small".
These arms are in no way small in way of
protection! Overall using 12/14 oz leather,
these arms are battle tested and proven.
We have
re-patterned our Mercenary arms collection
specifically for the smaller, slender sized arms of the
female. Formerly the "mini-Mercs", these arms
have been improved to include the additional
lames for better articulation and smaller
elbow cops and fans. Sole bend shield grade
leather provides the protection at the elbow.
Elbow cop
available in scalloped or clover shape and in
choice of colors: black, brown, green,red,
blue.
Please provide the
following measurements:
Elbow to wrist, Forearm
Circumference, Wrist Circumference, Shoulder
to elbow.
"Die Kleine",
from the German meaning "the small".
These arms are in no way small in way of
protection! Overall using 12/14 oz leather,
these arms are battle tested and proven.
We have
re-patterned our Mercenary arms collection
specifically for the smaller, slender sized arms of the
female. Formerly the "mini-Mercs", these arms
have been improved to include the additional
lames for better articulation and smaller
elbow cops and fans. Sole bend shield grade
leather provides the protection at the elbow.
The oversized Mercenary pauldron has also been
re-sized in proportion to the overall full
arms.
Elbow cop
available in scalloped or clover shape and in
choice of colors: black, brown, green,red,
blue.
Please provide the
following measurements:
Elbow to wrist, Forearm
Circumference, Wrist Circumference, Shoulder
to elbow.
Item Name: Die Kliene Full Arms
Item Number: SCHB158
Price: $165.00
Gorget
Le Petite
Cuirbouille Gorget
For the females
who are tired of swimming in their gorget, we
have specifically designed this one to
accommodate the neck size smaller than 16".
Fitting neck sizes 12"-14" and equipped with
our cuirbouille hardened leather collar, this
gorget sypmathizes with the smaller combatant
and provides the extra degree of protection
they need.
Available in brown or black. Measurements
required, neck circumference, shoulder width
(across back, shoulder seam to shoulder seam).
Item Name: Le Petite Gorget
Item Number: SCH2726
Price: $82.95
Gauntlets
and Vambraces
Women's Clamshell SCA Gauntlets
The gauntlet
can be a tricky item to size down, keep
protective and still have room for padding.
For the female combatant finding the smaller
versions can be dizzying. We have redesigned
our regular 13/15 oz battle grade armour
clamshell gauntlets to fit the smaller hand
and are available in black, brown, oxblood,
tan, and green. Finally the right fit!
14th Century Transitional 3/4 Legs with
16 GA Mild Steel or T6-6160 Aircraft Aluminum Knees
Our 14th
Century Transitional style legs are super
light and greatly protective. Choose from 16
GA Mild Steel or 11 GA T6-6160 Aircraft
Aluminum Knees!
Add the
armour grade 13/15 oz armour grade leather and
you've got a great combination and historic
style. Available with Solid Copper, Solid
Brass or Solid Stainless Steel rivets at the
knee cop.
Please provide
the following measurements:
Hip socket to center
of Knee, Thigh Circumference, Knee
Circumference
Item Name: 14th Century 3/4 Legs with 16 GA Mild Steel Knees
Item Number: SCH301416F
Price: $140.00
Item Name: 14th Century Transitional 3/4 Legs with T6-6160 Aircraft AL Knees
Item Number: SCH3014T6
Price: $169.00
Full 14th Century Transitional Legs with
16 GA Mild Steel or T6-6160 Aircraft Aluminum Knees
Our 14th
Century Transitional style legs are super
light and greatly protective. Choose from 16
GA Mild Steel or 11 GA T6-6160 Aircraft
Aluminum Knees!
Add the
armour grade 13/15 oz armour grade leather and
you've got a great combination and historic
style. Available with Solid Copper, Solid
Brass or Solid Stainless Steel rivets at the
knee cop.
Please provide
the following measurements:
Hip socket to center
of Knee, Thigh Circumference, Knee
Circumference, Calf Circumference, Knee to
ankle measurement
Item Name: Full 14th Century Transitional Legs with 16 GA steel Knees
Item Number: SCH3014F
Price: $170.00
Item Name: Full 14th Century Transitional Legs with T6-6160 Aircraft AL Knees
Item Number: SCH3014FT6
Price: $199.00
Female protective
pads "Jills"
Crafted using 7/8 oz
leather and 13/15 oz leather. Includes removable
and washable 3/8" thick felt padding, these
personal female protective cups are easily
molded to fit you.
All
cups are available with or without 3/8" removable
and washable felt padding.
Colors
available (7/8 oz leather): black, brown,
tan, green, red, blue, purple.
Colors
available (13/15 oz leather) : black, brown,
tan, dark red, dark green.
Item # SCH 8111a (7/8
oz leather, 13/15 oz leather,
unpadded or padded) $17.95
Model
8111A
1) Overall, top to bottom: 7"
2) Overall width: 9-3/4"
3) Width of "wings" : 2-3/4"
4) Width of "tail" : 2-1/4"
