15th Century Gorget with Visor

Do not forget the importance of protecting yourself before heading into battle or on a journey. Check out the 15th Century Gorget with Visor. Made from 16 gauge mild steel, this unique gorget protects the neck and the face. The gorget secures with straps in the back. It has a plate that protects the upper chest. There is a ridge down the center. Its bottom edge forms a steep point in the middle. At the point, there are two holes for attaching other pieces of armour.

Next, there is a plate that protects the chin and neck. It has a rounded point in the middle for the chin. There is another plate above that one. It has a curved, pointed bottom edge. A fourth plate sits at the top. It is an articulated visor. The visor can rotate downwards. It features two eye slots. The bottom edge of the visor forms a curved point in the center. Along the top, the visor has rolled edges. The visor, chin, and face plates have a central ridge. Wear this neck and face armour to your next historical reenactment. It adds a unique touch to your armour ensemble.

Please note that steel thickness may vary slightly due to the handcrafted methods used in the manufacture of this item.

Key Features:

• Secures with straps
• Features an articulated visor
• Holes for attaching other pieces of armour, not included
• Great for reenactments
• Wonderful for a variety of characters

Materials:

• Made from 16 gauge mild steel

Care Instructions:

• This armour will arrive to you covered in protective oil. While this oil can be removed, it must be replaced with another protective maintenance product to protect your steel armour from rusting. Occasional oiling is necessary for the proper maintenance of this armour. When storing this armour, protect it from oxidation by coating it with machine oil. For more on how to protect and maintain your steel armour, check out our guide on Taking Care of Steel Armour.