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Pauldrons - Milanese style NEW
Pauldrons - Milanese style
Pauldrons
289,99 €
Breastplate - Ready for battle, dark NEW
Breastplate - Ready for battle, dark
Plate Armour
99,99 €
Pauldrons - Morgarten NEW
Pauldrons - Morgarten
Plate Armour
59,99 €
Pauldrons - Falkirk NEW
Pauldrons - Falkirk
Plate Armour
64,99 €
Pauldrons - Castillon NEW
Pauldrons - Castillon
Plate Armour
79,99 €
Pauldrons - Poitiers NEW
Pauldrons - Poitiers
Plate Armour
79,99 €
Pauldrons - Visby NEW
Pauldrons - Visby
Plate Armour
34,99 €
Shoulder guard - Stirling NEW
Shoulder guard - Stirling
Plate Armour
24,99 €
Pauldrons - Paladin NEW
Pauldrons - Paladin
Plate Armour
89,99 €
Gorget - Landsknecht NEW
Gorget - Landsknecht
Plate Armour
44,99 €
Gorget - Castillon NEW
Gorget - Castillon
Plate Armour
44,99 €
Gorget - Paladin NEW
Gorget - Paladin
Plate Armour
44,99 €
Gorget - Man at arms NEW
Gorget - Man at arms
Plate Armour
39,99 €
Steel bracers - Varangian NEW
Steel bracers - Varangian
Bracers
44,99 €
Steel greaves - Varangian NEW
Steel greaves - Varangian
Greaves
54,99 €
Outrider Cuirass PU - L/XL NEW
Outrider Cuirass PU
Plate Armour
189,99 €
Cuirass - Captain NEW
Cuirass - Captain
Plate Armour
from 269,99 €
Pauldrons - Captain NEW
Pauldrons - Captain
Plate Armour
from 139,99 €
Gorget - Captain NEW
Gorget - Captain
Plate Armour
89,99 €
Plate arms - Captain NEW
Plate arms - Captain
Plate Armour
179,99 €
Leg plate armor - Captain NEW
Leg plate armor - Captain
Plate Armour
179,99 €
Gorget - Renegade NEW
Gorget - Renegade
Plate Armour
39,99 €
Pauldrons - Renegade NEW
Pauldrons - Renegade
Plate Armour
149,99 €
Cuirass - Renegade NEW
Cuirass - Renegade
Plate Armour
229,99 €
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Plate armors from various centuries in our Larp shop

The knight on horseback in his plate armor with shield and sword is perhaps the most well-known image of a warrior from the Medieval period. We have an understanding of medieval armors from the museum, and even today, knight armors and the occasional suit of armor adorn the long corridors in castles. Indeed, the production of steel knight armor experienced its heyday in the late Middle Ages and the Renaissance. The so-called "plattners" created works of art from steel using the mechanics of the time. Constructing such a knight's armor was time-consuming and expensive. The fact that often only knights could afford to wear plate armor had its reasons because plate or knight armor was very expensive in the Middle Ages, and usually only a man of status or noble was capable of paying for plate armor. But it truly provided reliable protection in battle and combat.
 
Also, in the Renaissance, metal armors were common in battle. There were special armors designed specifically for protection against certain weapons of the Middle Ages. A knight's armor and accessories especially had to withstand attacks from various weapons. Some wealthier Landsknechts could afford plate armors. And especially the knight armors of the Renaissance are custom-made marvels of the blacksmith's art. The German, Italian, English, and French armorers and smiths of the 15th - 16th centuries were in fierce competition for the best construction method and form of plate armor. The clean interlocking of metal plates was called "geschübe" and guaranteed the knight's mobility in armor, often ensuring their survival in combat.
 
However, the use of plate armors is not limited to just the Middle Ages and the modern era. Yet the development of the first plate armor occurred much earlier. Already in Antiquity, metal armors were used. The legionaries of the Roman Army used metal armors. The Lorica Segmentata was the choice for legionaries and centurions in ancient Rome. And even the Greek hoplites had bronze breastplates to protect their torsos. No matter which century you prefer, at Andracor, you can buy plate armor from various epochs and styles.
 

Buy Metal Armor & Knight Armor - Which One is Right for Me?

It's hard to imagine fighting in plate armor today! Unless you participate in a Larp or Reenactment. In a Larp, you probably don't start with a complete knight's armor and accessories. The "normal beginner character" also starts as a warrior, but modestly, for example as a squire, soldier, or mercenary in an army, and gradually builds up their equipment over time. Especially armor is still an investment today. Among armors, the plate armor looks the noblest and most impressive and protects the character with so-called armor points from the attacks of opponents. Plate armor can consist of various parts. And depending on the completeness of this knight's armor, one will be perceived more as a respected warrior in Larp.
 
A complete medieval armor is called full armor, and it goes from the helmet to the feet and covers the body almost completely in steel. Such armor is almost always reserved for knights or paladins in Larp. But whether you are looking for a simple Landknecht armor or want to buy a complete knight's armor, you are in the right place here at the Andracor Armor Shop. Here you will find typical medieval harnesses, such as the Churburg armor or even a complete Gothic armor as an impressive exhibit. You will also find some special pieces at Andracor, such as armored gloves, steel neck guards, leg bags, and elegant arm gear for lacing from the 16th century.
 

Metal Armor Parts - What Do Plate Armors Consist Of?

Plate armor parts such as torso, metal shoulders, knight helmets, as well as metal armguards and leg guards can be worn very individually, it is up to everyone to decide which part of the body they want to protect. But what belongs to a full armor for a knight and warrior in Larp?
 
The breastplate is naturally the central part of a steel armor. However, in Larp, many blows go to the arms, legs, and shoulder region, because blows to the head or stabs that would hit the torso are not allowed. Therefore, plate shoulders are just as essential as good metal armguards and matching leg guards for Larp warriors. The plates should fit comfortably and proportionally on the body and be flexible. The weight of the armor is also a significant factor, but the better the plate
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