Late Medieval Bevor with Gorget, 1.6 mm Steel

Late Medieval Bevor with Gorget, 1.6 mm Steel

This wearable reconstruction of a late medieval plate armour for the throat, chin and neck is crafted from 1.6 mm (16 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.). While the throat and chin pieces are fixedly riveted to one another, the top sliding plate or lame is hinged on rivets and can be raised or lowered. When up, it reaches below the eyes and provides additional facial protection. It is reinforced at the upper edge, and a row of round cutouts ensure proper ventilation. On the right side of the chin section, a small embossment keeps the folding lame securely in position when folded up.
At the back, the bevor features a two-part, hinged neck guard that opens sideways and closes by hooking it onto the throat piece by means of a small pin. The front and back plates then form a full gorget.

This collar is ideal for late medieval and Renaissance settings. Equally suited for medieval re-enactment, LARP, stage, TV/film, costuming, it will make your transformation into a proud, noble knight or warrior just perfect.

Details:
- Material: 1.6 mm (16 ga) sheet steel, steel rivets
- Min. / Max. height: approx. 22 cm with articulated lame down / 27 cm with articulated lame up
- Width of collar at shoulder level: approx. 28 cm
- Neck opening at the back: approx. 15.5 cm
- Max neck circumference: approx. 48 cm
- Max. width of facial section: approx. 16 cm
- Weight: approx. 2.1 kg

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.