Celtic Lamellar

You are laughing too loud. You realize it must be scaring your enemy, because no one wants to face you on the frontline anymore. They think you are crazed. Maybe you are, because the adrenaline of being in a battle has left you feeling drunk with exhilaration.

If no one will come to you, it’s time to bring the fight to them! One poor soldier desperately strikes at you and you feel the thud of his sword against your Celtic Lamellar, but it hardly makes a scratch. You see the terror in his eyes as your laugh fills the field and you bring the strength of your axe down upon him.

You are Raynor Ironshood. Let them fear you. Let them all fear you.

DETAILS

Epic Armoury’s Celtic Lamellar is a leather cuirass designed to protect the torso with a reinforced leather breastplate and stiff backplate. Made from overlapping, vegetable-tanned, full-grain leather, this cuirass is shaped to deflect blows while still offering great flexibility. Embellished with golden runic stamps and sturdy leather cord stitching, adjust this strong breastplate at the flanks where three long leather straps and brass buckles attach the front to the backplate.

This Celtic Lamellar caters to the Gaelic tradition, making it a great choice for fleet-footed soldiers and skirmishers. This armour is fully compatible with other Epic Armoury leather and metal armour pieces. While designed to fit a Celtic setting, the style will also match a broad range of worlds and characters, allowing you the freedom to create your own unique style.

Available in Black and Brown; and sizes Small/Medium and Large/X-Large.

HISTORY

• Celtic and Gaelic tribes were generally remembered for their lightly armoured warriors
• Inspired by lamellar armour worn by the Vikings, which would have included small iron plates

• Made from natural, full-grain quality leather
• Straps and fittings made from natural, top-grain quality leather
• Top-grain leather fittings
• Stitching around edges strengthen structural stability and increase lifetime
• Colours dyed into material
• Handmade by qualified professionals. Measurements are approximations.

Natural leather products are very durable, but require regular maintenance with leather care products to stay flexible and to increase life-time. Make sure your leather products are kept dry when stored. Let wet leather dry naturally before treating. If frequently wet and dry, increase frequency of maintenance.

Cleaning

Clean by removing dirt with a hard brush, then gently rub on leather soap with a clean, damp cloth until the leather appears clean. Remove soap with a separate damp cloth to wipe away any soap residue and then use a dry cloth to wipe away any remaining water from the leather.

Conditioning

You should always condition leather after cleaning, since the soap will have removed some of its natural oils. Treat the leather with mink oil, olive oil, or beeswax polish with a clean cloth, gently rubbing a small amount of oil or polish in circles into the leather. Allow the leather to soak in the oil before wiping the leather with a final clean cloth to remove any excess residue.