Kaspar Blackened Gorget

Past skirmishes have taught you well. Suiting up for the next battle, you wear the Kaspar Blackened Gorget to protect your neck. Handcrafted from high-quality steel, this unique neck guard is meant to be worn underneath torso armour. This steel gorget is inspired by the armour worn by mounted soldiers from the 16th and 17th centuries, lending it a Renaissance look. The high, round collar is attached to a round base that rests on the torso, both of their edges embellished with a braided pattern. A strip of un-blackened steel bordering the base contrasts strikingly with the blackened portions. Essential protection for historic and fantasy warriors, this Renaissance style gorget has leather straps at each side of the neck opening for attaching other armour pieces, such as the Kaspar Blackened Spaulders, sold separately. Worn over a high necked gambeson or padded arming collar, the Kaspar Blackened Gorget adds protection and coverage to LARP armour sets and unique style to reenactment and fantasy costumes.

Looking for the matching pieces of this armour? Create the complete look with our Blackened Kaspar Armour Set (OUTFIT-M54), which includes the Kaspar Blackened Gorget alongside the other pieces to this armour set.

Please be aware that this armour is handmade, and it can be thicker than listed here. As such, it is intended mainly for costuming, light reenactment, and LARP.

When purchasing armour pieces, in order for the pieces to be compatible, it is best to stay within the brand.

Key Features:

• Designed to be worn underneath torso armour
• Based on 16th and 17th century cavalry armour
• Blackened by rust resistant electrochemical treating
• Edges decorate with braided pattern along ridge
• Has leather straps at sides of neck for attaching spaulders
• Ideal for LARP and Renaissance era armour costumes

Materials:

• Made of 18 gauge 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.