No surviving references to Dark Age or Viking padded armour survives but it is known that gambesons formed the basis of most warrior's kit. This gambeson copies the civilian fashion of the time and is therefore our best interpretation of what it might have looked like.

This gambeson is based directly on period illustrations (for example the "Masciejowski Bible") and is a highly functional piece of kit. Suitable  for any portrayal from the early 12th  century though to the ealry 14th century. It may have been used even earlier but surviving evidence for this period is rare.

This gambeson is based directly on period illustrations and a few similar surviving examples. It has special tailoring in the shoulder area to allow great freedom of movement. Suitable for any portrayal from the early 14th to early 15th centuries and available in black, off-white or split colours. Listed price is for black, off-white or red and black split colour only.

By the late 14th century our standard 14th century gambeson had changed slightly into this more stylish version with more tailored lines through the waist and dagged edges. It still retains the great shoulder mobility of our best selling 14th century gambeson.

This gambeson really captures the feel of the 15th century which saw the pinnacle of the development of full plate armour for battlefield use. This garment can be worn as 'stand alone' or under items of plate armour. Available in black and off-white (natural state).