Closed Gorget with foldable Bevor 1.6mm
A completely closed helmet (e.g. a sallet) would not be as effective in battle as a combination of helmet and closed gorget with foldable bevor. This type of gear was common in plate armour from the second quarter of the 15th century until the Renaissance, when closed helmets came into use. This combination allowed the warrior to breathe easily and the helmet could be removed when it was not needed. The closed gorget with foldable bevor is made of 1.6 mm thick mild steel (gauge 16), making it suitable for on-stage performances and historical re-enactments, but not for full contact fencing, buhurt, HMB etc. More information...
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Closed Gorget with foldable Bevor
The two halves of the gorget are riveted together on the left arm, then the gorget is closed on the right arm with a pin lock (the rivet head is inserted into the keyhole-shaped hole). Two leather straps lead from the collar to the sides, to which pauldrons can be attached if necessary.
The inside of the gorget is painted black to provide better protection against corrosion. This closed gorget with foldable bevor comes in a one size fits most adult men.
The closed gorget with foldable bevor has been carefully preserved with preservative grease before packing to prevent rusting (corrosion). Before first use, you should wipe off the grease with paper towels or a cotton cloth. You can also use a grease/oil removal spray. The outer metal surface should be cleaned, dried and preserved with WD40, Ballistol or another preservative oil for metals after each use.
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The Gorget with Bevor is made of 1.6 mm thick mild steel.
- Diameter of the opening front to back approx. 15cm
- Diameter of the opening from side to side approx. 12cm
- Length of the front collar from the neck to the tip below approx. 13.5cm
- Height at the front measured from the neckline downward approx. 16cm
- Push-button-lock at the right side – by pushing it the upper lame of the bevor folds, so that is is jucht only approx. 14cm high
- Total height when folded 21cm
- The stand-up collar at the back is about 3.5cm high
- Length from the neck to the back edge approx. 10.5cm
- Overall width approx. 25.5cm
- 2 leather straps are riveted to the rear part of the gorget
- Closing by a notch on the right side
- Weight approx. 1848 g
This Gorget with Bevor is a perfect match for a sallet from the second quarter of the 15th century until the Renaissance, when the closed helmet was introduced.
When closed, the gorget has an inner circumference of about 45cm
A high-quality product made by Lord Of Battles®