A pair of vambraces.

This particular armor has tempered iron parts (1mm thickness, 1,5mm on elbows ) so that while being light, it has excellent durability. Hardness achieved by tempering assure proper elasticy.
(plates have enough flexibility to not shatter, but are hard enough not to deform)

Dated: 1360-1370

Source: Levitic pew-Verden Cathedral

Materials: natural floral tanned leather, spring steel 1 mm and 1,5mm, hardened up to 40-42 HRC, hand flattened rivets

Technique: - fully handmade: hammering, riveting...

Weight: ca. 720 g

Size: height - 25 cm; circumference - min 26