Since you are a mighty and cunning knight, you know the importance of wearing armour in battle. You don the Milanese Leg Armour Upper Thighs. Made from 16-gauge steel, this medieval plate armour comes as a pair.
Based on a 15th century original, these pieces cover the thighs and knees. They attach to the legs with straps. At the top of each thigh, there is a leather plate with laces for attaching to other pieces of armour, not included. Then, the steel has a convex curve at the top of each thigh. There are overlapping plates that cover the rest of the thighs.
On the outside of the thigh portion, there are smaller hinged plates that wrap around to cover the backs of the thighs. Near the bottom are knee plates. They overlap other plates for greater mobility. There are fan-shaped plates to protect the outsides of the knees. The bottom edges of the thigh armour point downwards towards the wearers shins.
Wear this thigh armour with your armour ensemble. They are great for a historical reenactment. Also, they look wonderful at a faire or LARP event. The Milanese thigh armour matches the Milanese Suit of Armour (AB0063), sold separately.
Key Features:
- Comes as a pair
- Based on 15th century original
- Cutouts at ankles greater mobility
- Secures with straps
- Great for reenactments
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.
Sizing
- Size range taken at attachment points
- Middle Thigh: 22-29 Inches
- Knee: 16-22 Inches
- Upper Shin: 16-20 Inches
- Knee To Thigh Length: 15 Inches
- Weight: 5 lbs. 12 oz. each piece
trekkie9401 (verified owner) –
One of the best pieces of armor that I own. The quality of these is impeccable. The articulation has no issues and works as expected. I would highly recommend this set.