15th Century Gorget with Visor
$90.00
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.
| Neck Circumference | Front Length | |
|---|---|---|
| One Size | 10.5 inches | 15.5 inches |
1 review for 15th Century Gorget with Visor
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Bryson Mullins (verified owner) –
For reference before I begin, I’m 5’7 and 121 pounds (I know, not the person you would imagine ordering armor, but regardless) usually I wear a medium men’s shirt and even a large can be pretty huge on me. I’m pretty small. So with that in mind, the entire bevor and visor setup is stunning and works flawlessly. The only possible complaint I can gleam from this piece is a little trench that will form over time from letting down the visor and bevor since they will rest on the gorget. This is to be expected, though, and it does not impact the functionality of the piece at all which is what I care about (a little wear is to be expected with any plate, after all). From what I can tell, the internal hinge design is also authentic to the actual museum piece this is based on as well (if you care about that sort of thing) and should be paired with some sort of chapel de fer (iron hat, gotta love them) like a kettle hat or in my preference a cabasset.
Anyway, the piece fits perfectly by itself and can be easily adjusted with the backstrap, or by having a padded mantle in conjunction with the backstrap to adjust exactly where it sits on your neck and chest. To my continued surprise, the gorget does not grind or poke into the chest or chafe (I don’t have a very pronounced chest though, and I’m a guy, so your mileage may vary. But again, padded mandle! They’re cheap!) which I thought was immaculate. I imagine on a larger individual than myself, most people I imagine, the fit will likely be better. I have to tighten the gorget without a mantle quite a bit to fit me well, but the fit is quite casual on my friends (6’5 circa 300 lbs and 5’11 circa 180 lbs both far larger and more muscular than I am).
So, in summation, The Gorget with Visor will fit most body types easily and is a cheap way to protect your face for all your larping or various needs.