Viking Armor
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Viking Armour
DescriptionYou admire the Viking armour that belonged to your father. The great warrior has gone on his final journey, but your brothers managed to bring back his armour especially for you. For that, at least, you are grateful.
Looking at the sturdy, freshly polished steel, you wonder what this armour has seen. Worn on countless voyages, this armour may have been covered in blood during raids on the English coast, tarnished under the Spanish sun, and used in defense of Miklagard.
One day, you will add to its history.
DETAILS
Epic Armoury's Viking Armour is a breastplate and backplate inspired by lamellar armour used by the Vikings, protecting the front and back of the torso. Made of layers of mild steel plates connected with durable leather cords, this armour is flexible and impressive in its detail. Sturdy leather lines the armour around the edges for added comfort, while adjustable leather straps along the sides and on the shoulders secure the front to a solid leather backplate.
The Viking Armour can be worn fully with other metal products from Epic Armoury, giving you the freedom to customize your character's costume. Made of 1 mm thick mild steel and premium leather straps and fittings, this piece of armour is built to withstand the abuse of a LARP or reenactment with regular leather and metal armour care.
Available in size medium/large.
HISTORY
- Plate armour became more popular as firearm technology became more prevalent during the 13th century.
- Inspired by lamellar armour worn by the Vikings, which would have included small iron plates.
- Historically, most Vikings wore regular clothing and used a shield for protection.
Quality
- Made from 19 gauge/1 mm thick mild steel
- Rolled edges with no sharp edges
- Straps and fittings made from premium leather
- Handmade, welded pieces for maximum durability
- Polished steel finish
This product is handmade and hand-painted and is therefore unique. As a result, when compared to similar item numbers, this product may have natural deviations in pattern, colour, and shape, which are not considered defects or faults.
We produce our image material in a natural setting, where lighting and environment can affect colours and contrast. Therefore, the displayed images may appear different from the product you receive from us.
Measurements are all in cm unless otherwise stated.
Technical details
Brand:
Epic Armoury
Universe:
Stalwart
Materials:
Mild steel - 1 mm/19 gauge, leather
Position:
Torso
Product type:
Torso armour
Maintenance
Epic Armoury Metal Works products should be treated with acid-free quality vegetable oil or wax and kept in a dry place. Metal armour containing leather parts would require separate maintenance for the leather. Read the "Leather straps and fittings" section below for leather cleaning and maintenance with leather care products.
Degreasing and preparing your armour for use
When you open your armour, you may be overwhelmed by the smell of grease and oil. Oil has been applied to protect your armour during storage and transport. Use a degreasing product or mineral spirits and a dry cloth or paper towels to remove all oil from the plate armour pieces. It is a bit harder to remove all the oil from chainmail links, but it can be done in the same way. Wipe off as much as you can with a dry cloth, and with the remaining oil, you can remove the grease from the chainmail using mineral spirits or another solvent by spraying it onto the links. You can also choose to completely submerge your chainmail in a degreasing product and use your hands to agitate the metal in the solution; this will completely remove all oil and grease from your links. After removing the oil, be sure to dry the armour well. Bright, warm sunlight is great for drying your armour, but you can also use a hairdryer or heat gun to speed up the process. Be careful not to overheat any leather parts when using a heat gun.
Cleaning
Humidity is the enemy of armour and chainmail. If your armour gets wet, it is important that you dry it well as soon as possible. After handling, wearing, or after six months of storage or display, all metal should be wiped down with a clean cloth. Lightly grease the clean surface with an acid-free quality vegetable oil. Alternatively, you can apply a layer of wax to the entire surface of the exposed metal. Let the wax dry for a couple of hours and then lightly buff it with a soft cloth.
Preventing and removing rust
Store your armour in a dry place and check it every two months for signs of rust. If you find any, remove it by gently rubbing the affected spot with a lightly abrasive pad dampened with acid-free quality vegetable oil or wax. Epic Dark products are specially treated to resist rust, but they should still be treated with oil and kept in a dry place.
Leather straps and fittings
Clean them by removing dirt with a stiff brush, then gently rub with leather soap and a clean, damp cloth until the leather looks clean. Remove the soap with a separate damp cloth to clear any soap residue and then use a dry cloth to wipe the remaining water from the leather.
You should always condition the leather after cleaning, as the soap will have removed some of its natural oils. Treat the leather with mink oil, olive oil, or beeswax using a clean cloth, gently rubbing a small amount of oil or wax into the leather in circles. Let the leather soak up the oil before wiping it down with a final clean cloth to remove excess residue.
Epic Armoury Metal Works products should be treated with acid-free quality vegetable oil or wax and kept in a dry place. Metal armour containing leather parts would require separate maintenance for the leather. Read the "Leather straps and fittings" section below for leather cleaning and maintenance with leather care products.
Degreasing and preparing your armour for use
When you open your armour, you may be overwhelmed by the smell of grease and oil. Oil has been applied to protect your armour during storage and transport. Use a degreasing product or mineral spirits and a dry cloth or paper towels to remove all oil from the plate armour pieces. It is a bit harder to remove all the oil from chainmail links, but it can be done in the same way. Wipe off as much as you can with a dry cloth, and with the remaining oil, you can remove the grease from the chainmail using mineral spirits or another solvent by spraying it onto the links. You can also choose to completely submerge your chainmail in a degreasing product and use your hands to agitate the metal in the solution; this will completely remove all oil and grease from your links. After removing the oil, be sure to dry the armour well. Bright, warm sunlight is great for drying your armour, but you can also use a hairdryer or heat gun to speed up the process. Be careful not to overheat any leather parts when using a heat gun.
Cleaning
Humidity is the enemy of armour and chainmail. If your armour gets wet, it is important that you dry it well as soon as possible. After handling, wearing, or after six months of storage or display, all metal should be wiped down with a clean cloth. Lightly grease the clean surface with an acid-free quality vegetable oil. Alternatively, you can apply a layer of wax to the entire surface of the exposed metal. Let the wax dry for a couple of hours and then lightly buff it with a soft cloth.
Preventing and removing rust
Store your armour in a dry place and check it every two months for signs of rust. If you find any, remove it by gently rubbing the affected spot with a lightly abrasive pad dampened with acid-free quality vegetable oil or wax. Epic Dark products are specially treated to resist rust, but they should still be treated with oil and kept in a dry place.
Leather straps and fittings
Clean them by removing dirt with a stiff brush, then gently rub with leather soap and a clean, damp cloth until the leather looks clean. Remove the soap with a separate damp cloth to clear any soap residue and then use a dry cloth to wipe the remaining water from the leather.
You should always condition the leather after cleaning, as the soap will have removed some of its natural oils. Treat the leather with mink oil, olive oil, or beeswax using a clean cloth, gently rubbing a small amount of oil or wax into the leather in circles. Let the leather soak up the oil before wiping it down with a final clean cloth to remove excess residue.
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