For all of our orders,
since we do craft for several different applications,
we ask that if there are any requirements regarding
the specifications of your product, that you advise
us at the time of ordering. Leather armour must be of
a considerable thickness for some types of combat, and
can be treated in a number of ways to accentuate this
battle-worthiness. We can accommodate any of your need
in this area including lighter weight armor for theater
armor and movie costume purposes, slightly heavier weight
leather (8-12 oz), water or wax hardened for LARP and/or
boffer weapons combat, or full armour grade leather
(13/16 oz, Sole bend leathers) for SCA (also available
"curbouille" hardened by boiling water or
beeswax).If you are new to purchasing armor take note:sufficient
padding is strongly recommended and is most often required
by most SCA groups.We do NOT include padding with your
armor. More often than not, 1/4 inch closed cell foam
and/or padded gambeson or qualified other padding will
suffice. Check with your organization's regulations
for specifications. Certain types of treatments which
are not included in the description of the item may
be available at an additional cost. Please contact us
if you have any questions.
Tell
us your application, and we'll make sure you're in compliance!
Very
little leather armour has survived the years
when it actually saw battle, but from what
remains have been found and what we know
of documented knowledge, we have recreated
our versions of the following cuirasses
and body protection, with the greatest effort
and care devoted to accuracy, protection
and application.
An authentic 6th Century B.C. leather scale
armour cuirass as displayed in the Metropolitan
Museum
of Art in New York City.
Medieval
Styles
14th
Century Breastplate
This
simple yet effective harness is our least
expensive route to body protection. Modeled
after a genuine 14th century style, it provides
basic protection with good mobility, and
even kidney protection. Made with 13-15oz
heavy leather, it will withstand a lot of
abuse. Please give chest and waist size
and underarn to waist measurement.
Item
#AA1000 Price $129.00
Item
#AA1000
14th
Century Cuirass
Front View
Back View
We
have, however completed our version of the
14th Century Cuirass, which include upper
back protection as well as frontal. These
requirements may or may not be applicable
for varied groups and or SCA denominations.
check with your local marshall.
Still
required measurements:
Chest
Size
Waist
size(at navel)
Underarm
to waist measurement
Item
# AA1000C
Price
$199.00
Item
# AA1000C
14th
Century Leather/Steel Cuirass
With Lion Crest(Special
Order)
Ok...If
you've been paying attention, then you should
have known this was coming.
The
14th Century breastplate/cuirass just got
stronger and tougher.
Fortified
with 16 GA mild steel our 14 Century transitional
style cuirass is a Schmitthenner Armory
original. Please include chest, waist, and
underarm to waist measurement.
Item
# AA1000STL
Price
$235.00
Item
# AA1000STL
Standard
Kidney Belt
Not
a cuirass by any means, our 7" wide
kidney belt is still considered "body
armour" and is crafted from heavy 13/15
oz armor grade leather, fastened by an extra
heavy duty 3" wide buckle. It is custom
made to your measurements.
Item
# SCH1005a (up to a 50" waist)
Price $55.00
Item
#SCH1005b (over 50" waist)
Price
$65.00
Item
#SCH1005a
Item
#SCH1005b
call to order
The
Wisby(Visby) Coat of Plates
The
coat-of-plates was a development that appeared
in the 13th century which evolved from the
surcoat, which was occasionally reinforced
with oblong vertical plates riveted to the
cloth. Throughout the 14c the coat-of-plates
was the most common form of body armour
all the way through 1360's. It was constructed
of either a textile or leather garment lined
with plates. In illustrations from the period,
the coat-of-plates appeared to be worn over
the hauberk and beneath the surcoat. Supple
8 oz leather containing a row of 6 plates
down the inside front and several side and
back plates weigh in at 18 lbs total shipping
weight.
Available
in black(shown), and brown, standard sizes
for chest size from 38"- 44" and
waist sizes from 32" - 42". Larger
sizes are available, call or email for details.
Please include chest, waist and underarm
to waist measurement.
Oversize charges apply for chest and/or
waist sizes over 48".See our "pricing
policies" on the "Policies"
page.
Item
# SCH1361
Price
as shown with pauldrons and ornate rivets
and decorations
$499.00
Item
#SCH1361a
Copper
or Brass rivets, without pauldrons $399.00
Item
#SCH1361b
Copper
or Brass rivets with pauldrons $425.00
Item
#SCH1361
Item
#SCH1361a
Item
#SCH1361b
Open
Faced Brigandine
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
either 5/6 oz oil tanned or hand tooled
veg tanned under layer affixed by rivets
with 13/15 oz leather outer plates.
Oil
tanned available in brown or black. Veg
tanned available in any variety of colors.
Oversize charges apply for chest and/or
waist sizes over 48".See our "pricing
policies" on the "Policies"
page.
Item
# SCH1448
Price
$335.00
Lamellar
Armour
Natural
Oxblood
Some
of the earliest forms of lamellar armour
date back as far as the 6th Century B.C.
in Greece, Asia and Europe, and as recent
as the 15th Century. Our full upper body
harness depicts a 6th Century B.C. Cyprus
style lamellae (Natural and Oxblood) and is crafted from 8/10 oz
leather plates. Fits chest size
to 46".
Added
to our line of products in September of
2003 and a Schmitthenner Armory original,
this cuirass has become very popular. Don
this aptly protective and classically attractive
leather cuirass and you're ready for a trip
to the arena! Providing full frontal
and rear torso protection, and is our least
expensive full cuirass. Please
include chest and waist size.
Oversize charges apply for chest and/or
waist sizes over 48".
Item#
AA1001
Price $235.00
Item
#AA1001
Greek
and Roman Designs
Leather
Roman Musculata Breastplate
This
is our Leather Roman Musculata Breastplate.
Crafted from 10/12 oz molded leather and
wax hardened to ensure retention of shape,
mold resistance
and added protection. Fits chest sizes 40-48.
Available in black only.
This is not a full cuirass, only a frontal
breastplate. These are unique in design
and no two are exactly alike.
Item
#SCH1189A
Price
$169.00
Item
# SCH1189A
Gladiator's
Arena Armor
Crafted
from 5/6 oz oil tanned leather, this armored
tunic is lightweight, breathable and with
the addition of our "Gladiator's
Pauldron" and "Gladiator's
Belt" is a great all around arena armor
setup! Available in black, brown, and tan
with variations on the ornaments subject to
availability, variation and an additional
charge. Silver ornaments shown are
standard. Belt not included.
Item #
SCH1799
Price
$199.00 (As shown)
Leather
Roman Musculata Cuirass
The
full torso application of the above breastplate,
this leather Roman Musculata cuirass includes
the back and shoulder protection. The classical
"muscle breastplate" has been
said is fashioned after "imperial statues
and was maybe only worn by high ranking
officers for special occasions", thus
imparting the idea that this cuirass was
more for show than for protection.
Crafted
from 8/10 oz leather. Wax hardening
available.
Fits
chest sizes 40-48 and waist sizes 32-38.
Available in tan (shown) and black.
Item
#SCH1189B
Price
$279.00
Centurion
II
A
variation on a theme is sometimes all it
takes. To give our Centurion a more Roman
style look, we altered the lower portion
to a subtle molded curve, and added faulds
with matching ornaments to the breastplate.
You
may see this cuirass in a a similar fashion
elsewhere crafted from lighter leather.
Only here can you get this kind of quality
in 13/15 oz armor grade leather. Includes
all 1 - 1/2" genuine leather buckles
and straps.
Please provide chest and waist size. Oversize
charges apply for chest and/or waist sizes
over 48".See our "pricing policies"
on the "Policies" page.
Item
# SCH1040B
Price
$270.00
Item
#SCH1040B
Preatorian
Named after the military leader, this cuirass
is a further enhancement on the "Centurion"
line.
A
harness that boasts a full skirt of pteriges
of 8/10 oz leather that protect the hips
and hindquarters from the daily bashing,
without hindering movement.
Cuirass
is crafted from 13/15 oz heavy leather and
includes all 1 1/2" buckles and straps
for heavy duty wear.
Please
provide chest size, waist size and underarm
to waist measurement.
Oversize charges apply for chest and/or
waist sizes over 48".See our "pricing
policies" on the "Policies"
page.
Available with the metal ornaments that
garnish the "Centurion" and "Centurion
II" (call or email for pricing)
Item
# SCH1040P
Price
$339.00
Gladiator's
Kidney Belt
Fashion
inspired by the kidney belt worn by "Maximus"
in the motion picture "The Gladiator",
this belt is crafted from armour grade 13/15
oz leather and provides maximum kidney protection
at a width of 10" at the back. The
sides taper slightly to allow better side
to side movement and flare again in the
front for protection of the midsection.
Please provide waist measurement at the
navel.
Buckle
styles may vary.
Item
#SCH1035
Price
$115.00
The
Hoplite Cuirass
From
Circa 1st Century B.C.E. Greece comes the
Hoplite cuirass, hoplite corset, or when
made from linen, the Linothorax. We have
opted for this reproduction in leather due
to many LARP and SCA rules that exclude
cloth as an application.
Offered here is your choice of 7/8 oz,10/12
oz, or 13/15 oz armor
grade leather, a complete outfit when accompanied
by our hoplite greaves (See the "Combinations"
page). Available in sizes from 38"-44"
chest and 33"-42" waist.
Please provide chest, waist and underarm
to waist measurements.
Oversize charges apply for chest and/or
waist sizes over 48".See our "pricing
policies" on the "Policies"
page.
Item
#SCH1561
Price
$295.00
Item
#SCH1561
Leather
Lorica Segmentata
Style
"A", Buckle/Strap Pauldron attachment
Syle
"B", Slot and Post Pauldron attachment
We
have searched for a Leather Lorica 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
8/10 or 10/12 oz leather.
We choose the thickest grade leather available
or to your specifications. Also available
with laced torso closure (shown) or buckle
and strap torso closure.
Please
include Chest and waist measurements, and
underarm to waist measurement.
Oversize charges apply for chest and/or
waist sizes over 48".See our "pricing
policies" on the "Policies"
page.
One
of the most often complaints regarding the
steel Lorica Segmentata is that it "bites".
The steel segments often have sharp corners
and even with adequate padding can be quite
uncomfortable to move in. Here we present
a reproduction of the common Roman cuirass
modeled after 1st Century design, crafted
in 18 gauge steel and covered in leather
with brass accents.
Leather
scale armour has been found as early as
the 6th Century B.C.(see above photo from
The Metropolitan Museum of Art in NYC) This
upper body protection was hardened scales
of leather affixed to a softer leather lining.
Available
in black and brown, and with unhardened
or hardened rows of overlapping scales.
