Avant cuisses, bovenbeenpantser, 1.6 mm Vaderdag or with a rotating latch

or with a rotating latch and pierced hook

The Kamakura tachi can be distinguished from later periods by its simple look

and Eastern Europe

It was worn by one of Charles Edward Stewart's generals during the desastrous Battle of Culloden in 1746

The traditional grip wrapping is made of red cotton in the classic Hineri-Maki style and is underlaid with genuine shagreen

Avant cuisses, bovenbeenpantser, 1.6 mm Vaderdag or with a rotating latchThis upper leg armour is made after the Avant armour. Leg armour like this was worn all over Europe between approx. 1440 and 1500. The upper leg and knee are optimally protected by this armour. The knee cops are provided with roundels for protecting the back of the knee. The armour also has a leather edge so it can easily be attachted to a belt, for wearing them as separate armour parts. This leg armour has a thickness of 1,6 mm. Tip: this leg armour