Milanese Pauldrons

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You look down the line of soldiers, knowing that their fate and the fate of your entire unit is dependent on your word. It is quite a heavy burden, far heavier than the magnificently polished steel Milanese Pauldrons on your shoulders.

“We must fight!” you shout for all to hear. “For our homes and for our families, we will fight until we can fight no more!” With a resounding cheer, your soldiers ready themselves for the charge. You withdraw your weapon, finding your resolve and setting your gaze upon the enemy.

DETAILS

Epic Armoury’s Polished Steel Milanese Pauldrons are a pair of simple low-fantasy shoulderguards. The pauldrons rest on top of the shoulders and cover the upper arms and a large portion of the upper back. Both are attractively curved to add structural strength to the steel while maintaining flexibility thanks to the overlapping plates. Asymmetrical in design, the left pauldron is fitted with a vertical plate designed to protect the head from glancing blows. These steel riveted pieces have been polished to a high-gloss finish to appeal to the knights in shining armour.

The Milanese Pauldrons are embellished with a top beveled plate to further deflect attacks, as well as a chain pin to attach an insignia. Secure them by tying the canvas ties to a breastplate or gambeson, and pulling the leather straps tight around the upper arms. They are fully usable with Epic Armoury’s Milanese Armour set, as well as other Epic Armoury metal work products, giving you the freedom to customize your character’s costume. Made of 1 mm thick mild steel and top-grain leather straps and fittings, this armour piece is built to withstand the abuse of a LARP or reenactment with regular leather and metal armour care.

HISTORY

• Historically designed with sculpted ridges and overlapping plates to provide reinforced protection and to deflect attacks on a chaotic battlefield
• Plate armour became more popular as firearm technology became more prevalent during the 13th century