Viking Leg Protection

Viking Leg Protection

Epic Armoury’s Viking Leg Protection is a set of greaves inspired by ancient splint armor. At first glance, the Viking Leg Protection may appear fragile, but don’t let that fool you! These greaves can be worn over leather or clothing, and the vertical steel strips offer excellent protection of your shins without encumbering you or hindering your mobility.

Three leather straps are used to keep each of the Viking Leg Protection greaves in place. Made of 1 mm mild steel and leather straps and fittings, these armor pieces are built to withstand the abuse of a LARP or reenactment with regular leather and metal armor care.

History

• Splint armor is believed to originate over 2000 years ago
• Splint armor was commonly found in greave or vambrace form, protecting the limbs