Gothic Bevor, 1.2 mm Steel

Gothic Bevor, 1.2 mm Steel

This wearable reconstruction of a late medieval plate armour for the throat and chin is made of 1.2 mm (18 gauge) steel and blackened on this inside for better corrosion resistance.
The bevor (or beaver) shows the typical multi-layered look of the Gothic plate armours of the late Middle Ages (15th/16th c.). It consists of three parts – a gorget and a chin piece that are fixedly riveted to one another, and a top sliding plate or lame for additional face protection. The top plate is hinged on rivets and can be raised or lowered. When up, it reaches below the eyes. It is reinforced at the upper edge and features a row of round cutouts that ensure proper ventilation. On the right side of the chin section, a small retractable pin keeps the folding lame securely in position when folded up.
The bevor is open at the back (no neckplate) and equipped with a riveted, approx. 2 mm thick leather strap and a brass buckle. The strap is size adjustable to ensure a comfortable, custom fit.

This collar is ideal for late medieval and Renaissance settings. Equally suited for the portrayal of a broad array of historical figures and fictional/fantasy characters, it will make your transformation into a proud, noble knight or warrior just perfect, whether used for medieval re-enactment, LARP, stage, TV/film, costuming or cosplay.

Details:
- Material: 1.2mm (18 ga) sheet steel, brown leather straps, antiqued brass buckle
- Min. / Max. height: approx. 16 cm with articulated lame down / 21 cm with articulated lame up
- Width of collar at shoulder level: approx. 22.5 cm
- Neck opening at the back: approx. 12.5 cm
- Max. width of facial section: approx. 17 cm
- Weight: approx. 820 g
Specs may slightly vary from piece to piece.

Please note:
To ensure that this armour is the right fit for you, please remember to take your measurements over your gambeson and/or any piece of clothing or chainmail you may plan to wear underneath!

The steel used here is not rust-proof and might show slight surface tarnishing in places. We recommend you to maintain plate armour on a regular basis, for example using Ballistol Universal Oil, which is ideally suited for steel care.