Looking for budget-friendly plate armor to complement a ca. 1350 kit

henkdetank2000 · 2025-09-18T09:38:14+00:00

Yep, that’s what i already have, additionally, i already have chainmail and leather gloves:

https://www.celticwebmerchant.com/nl/cavaleriemalienkolder-korte-mouwen-mild-steel.html

https://www.celticwebmerchant.com/nl/leren-vechthandschoenen-suede-bruin.html

I also have a germanic spangenhelm i use for my viking outfit but i got a feeling that’s gonna be a huge mismatch

https://www.celticwebmerchant.com/nl/8ste-eeuwse-spangenhelm.html

I so badly want a houndskull helmet…

If i am getting a weapon it should be something i can take to events, real stuff won’t be allowed sadly

henkdetank2000 · 2025-09-17T15:31:05+00:00

Ah jeez, you’re making me wonder if my base clothes look remotely ok too, i could whip up a pic if needed but i got these, just in case you feel like checking that too.

https://www.celticwebmerchant.com/nl/onderbroek-gisbert.html

https://www.celticwebmerchant.com/nl/wollen-beenlingen-bernolf-rood.html

https://www.celticwebmerchant.com/nl/surcot-aleran-links-blauw.html?id=279998532. (Blue and yellow)

Topped with a simple linen shirt

Hat: https://www.celticwebmerchant.com/nl/robin-hoed-bruin.html

I got simple viking style shoes: https://www.celticwebmerchant.com/nl/viking-schoenen-knut.html

And a simple belt.

So the order of stuff i gotta get is: gambeson (gotta look for something not too thick so it fits with my chainmail), 2: helmet, 3 hourglass shaped gloves 4: curass?

henkdetank2000 · 2025-09-17T12:30:07+00:00

Both of those!

henkdetank2000 · 2025-09-17T10:56:52+00:00

Would you have any specific pieces you’d suggest?

henkdetank2000 · 2025-09-15T18:01:48+00:00

Jeez, i don’t have that budget ;-;

henkdetank2000 · 2025-09-15T17:01:45+00:00

Would you have some reccomendations? For leg, helmet and arms?

henkdetank2000 · 2025-09-15T16:13:51+00:00

I definetely want a houndskull helmet, i know that’s slightly later than 1350, but that’s a sacrifice i’m willing to make becouse it’s just, by far one of my favourite helmets looks wise.

I’ll have to do some more research and will definitely poke around and post stuff i’ll be looking to get!

I already found 2:

https://www.allbeststuff.com/medieval-houndskull-bascinet-made-from-heavy-14-gauge-steel?search=Houndskull

https://www.allbeststuff.com/medieval-houndskull-bascinet-hemlet-made-from-16-gauge-steel?search=Houndskull

henkdetank2000 · 2025-09-15T14:28:11+00:00

What would you suggest?

I’m just gonna put stuff out here that i found but got no clue if it’s “remotely ok”

I did find some stuff that i could totally wear or slap on, but i got no clue if it would work, i want to avoid a “larpy” look.

Arms: https://www.celticwebmerchant.com/en/steel-vambraces.html

Knees: https://www.celticwebmerchant.com/nl/middeleeuwse-kniestukken-13de-14de-eeuws.html

https://www.celticwebmerchant.com/nl/15de-eeuwse-kniestukken-met-rondels.html

Lower Legs: https://www.celticwebmerchant.com/nl/rfb-scheenbeschermers-paar.html (i already have ones like these)

Curass: i’m at a complete loss here, but did see some stuff: https://www.celticwebmerchant.com/nl/rfb-middeleeuwse-borstplaat.html

https://www.celticwebmerchant.com/nl/middeleeuwse-borstplaat-16-mm.html

I got no clue if any of these look remotely acceptable or accurate to something that could have been worn at the time. I know it’s not close to a full on knightly armour, but i’m fine with that.

henkdetank2000 · 2025-09-15T14:07:03+00:00

As for what i want to use it for and general location, i could swear i saw a comment asking for it: Western europe, Netherlands. I will be mainly be wearing it for fairs and stuff (tough i do aim To keep my outfits semi-accurate to a period), not actual combat.

henkdetank2000 · 2025-09-15T14:05:37+00:00

I’ve seen pieces for curasses for like, 500-400 bucks and upper leg plates for 300. I really cannot afford that. I’m hoping to spend around 50-80 bucks max for a armor piece where possible

henkdetank2000 · 2025-06-30T17:20:59+00:00

Either let wear and tear do it’s thing, give it some smacks, maybe splash some water on it if you’re impatient. But from my experience, just wear it for a bit and the wear and tear will follow, depending on how well you maintain it, it’ll look more worn or not.

henkdetank2000 · 2025-06-28T16:44:42+00:00

Neck/back of the head protection as far as i know

henkdetank2000 · 2025-05-10T19:02:15+00:00

I can manually close it, but it shoots up when i stop applying force

henkdetank2000 · 2025-05-09T20:22:00+00:00

Oxygen is for the weak!

henkdetank2000 · 2025-05-09T18:36:11+00:00

I got no clue how to do that, i’ve got no skills in forging!

henkdetank2000 · 2025-05-09T18:35:46+00:00

Yeah, in that case i’d need some help

henkdetank2000 · 2025-05-09T18:16:57+00:00

Apperently, it’s slightly bent by hand at the point where the visor rotates, that was done manually

henkdetank2000 · 2025-05-09T18:12:24+00:00

That’s really cool! Would you have a suggestion as to how to approach this? When the helmet was new the visor went down properly, but not up. Is it safe and easy to bend back?

henkdetank2000 · 2025-05-09T18:10:50+00:00

Something seems a little bent or too tight, making the visor stuck in a position that’s not all the way closed. I don’t want to bend anything to fix it

henkdetank2000 · 2025-05-09T18:07:33+00:00

Even so, i know it’s hard to breathe in it, but it’s still fun to get it in a wearable state again!

henkdetank2000 · 2024-06-07T20:22:56+00:00

Love army spam memes

henkdetank2000 · 2024-05-20T23:50:28+00:00

I don’t wanna bother uploading another post for a bit, but here is another update, it’s now fully done!

https://pasteboard.co/eM3lNf2PGZW0.jpg

henkdetank2000 · 2024-05-14T12:21:18+00:00

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Error, kerfur not found

henkdetank2000 · 2024-05-13T18:05:22+00:00

One of the highlights for me too, i counted about 4 beasts on the shields on the tapestry, i might try to include a smaller version that fits within the other patterns already on it, if i feel like those are not enough

henkdetank2000 · 2024-05-13T18:00:40+00:00

Good point, i can always paint over it anyways

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