• Steel Jack Chains: Historical Plate Arm Guard
  • Steel plate arm guard jack chains (pair)
  • Steel Jack Chains: Historical Plate Arm Guard
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Steel Jack Chains: Historical Plate Arm Guard

$109.98 USD
$109.98 USD
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Highlights

These polished steel jack chains offer a historically inspired and functional solution for arm protection during reenactments and LARP events.

  • Authentic replica of late medieval arm plates for easy attachment to the sleeves of a gambeson
  • Made of robust, 1 mm thick steel with carefully rounded edges for maximum safety in combat
  • High flexibility due to the multi-piece construction, flexibly connected by sturdy rings
  • Includes matching cotton lacing for easy attachment to padded armor
  • Optimal fit in one size with a total length of approximately 59 cm and a weight of approximately 895 g per pair
  • Effective protection for infantry fighters who prefer not to wear heavy full plate armor
Manufacturer's specifications

Iron Fortress ApS, Kornmarksvej 12-14, 2605, Brøndby, info@ironfortress.com
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Steel Jack Chains: Historical Plate Arm Guard
Steel plate arm guard jack chains (pair)
Steel Jack Chains: Historical Plate Arm Guard
Steel Jack Chains: Historical Plate Arm Guard

Steel Jack Chains: Historical Plate Arm Guard in detail

Questions about the product Steel Jack Chains: Historical Plate Arm Guard

What are steel jack chains, how are these historically accurate plate arm guards attached to the doublet or doublet, and for which types of medieval armor are they particularly suitable?

Steel jack chains are late medieval plate arm guards specifically designed to protect the elbows and shoulders without severely restricting movement. They were traditionally attached directly to a gambeson, doublet, or doublet using laces or cords. This type of armor was particularly common among infantry, mercenaries, and soldiers, as it offered a cost-effective and lightweight alternative to full plate armor and was often worn in combination with chainmail or padding.
What advantages do jack chains offer over full plate armor in terms of mobility and cost, and how effectively do they protect against injuries in sword fighting according to modern studies?

Jack chains offer significantly greater freedom of movement compared to full plate armor and are considerably less expensive, as they are made from less material and are simpler to manufacture. They were specifically designed to protect the arms from blows from above without restricting mobility, making them ideal for lightly armed foot soldiers and archers. In terms of modern swordsmanship and reenactment, their 1.2 mm thickness provides good protection for light combat and LARP, but is insufficient for hard, full-contact fighting.
For which medieval reenactors or fighting groups, such as archers or foot soldiers, is this lightweight arm protection particularly historically documented, and how does the low weight affect endurance in combat?

Jack chains are historically documented, particularly for 15th-century infantry, foot soldiers, and archers who did not wear full plate armor. Because they are significantly lighter than full arm guards, they greatly increase mobility and endurance in combat while still providing effective protection against blows and cuts.
What material are these jack chains typically made of, and which specific body parts do the round steel discs cover for protection?

These jack chains are typically made of steel (often structural steel or carbon steel). The round steel discs, also called floating discs, specifically cover the particularly vulnerable and mobile joint areas of the elbows and shoulders.