Knight's armor

Highlight the uniqueness of your interior with an unconventional decoration. Emphasize the importance of history in your life with a medieval knight's armor. At Luxury Products, you will find faithful replicas, custom-made with the utmost care. Visit our website and explore the offerings presented there.

Knight's armor can be an original decoration used in our interiors

If you're wondering what to do with the knight's armor purchased from our store Luxury Products, know that it is a unique decoration for any luxurious home. It adds dignity while also highlighting the courage and respect for history of its residents. It fits perfectly in both an antique living room and a modern hall, combining characteristic elements of two different eras. You can also use it when designing the interior of your law office, history teacher's study, or any other office or institution.

Helmet, leather belt, protective greaves, sword, the elements of knight's armor

Knight's armors and their elements varied depending on the army and era. The most well-known is the full plate armor used in the Middle Ages. The body was made of metal plates, connected by leather straps. It covered the entire body and included:

• Helmet with visor;
  
• Gorget;
  
• Breastplate;
  
• Pauldrons protecting the shoulder, connected with vambrace and couter;
  
• Bracers;
  
• Gauntlets;
  
• Greaves;
  
• Sabaton;
  
• Cloak

What characterizes the armor of Polish hussars from the 16th and 17th centuries?

Quite popular among customers of our online store with luxury products are replicas of Polish hussar armor. It was used in battles that took place in the 16th and 17th centuries and consisted of:

• Metal helmet, known as a szyszak.
  
• Bracers.
  
• Gorget.
  
• Pauldrons,
  
• Half-armor, which included a breastplate and backplate.
  
• Palash, estoc, or saber, which were weapons for combat.
  
• Wings, which were meant to disorient enemy horses.

The original hussar armor can be seen at the Polish Army Museum in Warsaw. A faithful replica can be purchased from our online store Luxury Products.

What did complete Indo-Persian armor look like?

Standard Indo-Persian armors and elements included a helmet, cuirass, which is a breastplate, a round shield, and a bracer, also known as a vambrace.  These elements were created from the 15th to the early 19th century. They were made of steel at that time. In the late 16th and 17th centuries, juszman-type armors made of riveted rings were used. In the 19th century, knights also wore a gilded belt with floral decoration. A characteristic element of Indo-Persian armor was a round axe instead of a sword.

What did the royal armor of Stefan Batory look like?

One of the most popular among military enthusiasts is the replica of the royal armor of Stefan Batory. Details of its appearance can be learned from an oil sketch by Jan Matejko, the original of which hangs in the National Museum in Krakow. The Polish king's knightly armor was a Hungarian-style half-armor. It originated from the 16th century. It was not only armored and durable but also very exclusive. It was black with gold embellishments. The ensemble was completed with a saber in a scabbard and a hunting knife.

Protection of Vikings and Templars, the most famous armors in the history of knights

Viking armors were created from the 8th to the 11th century. They were flexible and did not restrict movement. A characteristic element was chainmail and leather breast-back armors. Both versions were worn over gambesons. The hands were protected by quilted gloves.

Meticulously handcrafted medieval Templar armors can be found in our collection of battle accessories from the Spanish brand Gladius. This is a high-quality reconstruction of armor made from Toledo steel. The manufacturer pays special attention to the finish, ensuring that all elements are faithful replicas of the originals. The armor is crafted by the best artisans in Toledo, made to order. It is mounted on a base of lacquered wood.

Handcrafted Medieval Armors Available at Luxury Products

We invite you to explore our range of knight armors from the 16th century and other eras. Discover what Templar, Greek, Roman armors, or even the unique Persian helmet looked like. Treat yourself to a luxurious and unique home decoration, full of historical mysteries. If you are looking for an extraordinary gift for someone interested in battle history, choose one of the exclusive figures from the brand Virtus 1945, made of bronze and depicting knights on horses in their natural armor. You can choose just the statuette or a figure placed, for example, on an antique clock. Visit our sales portal Luxury Products and immerse yourself in the fascinating history of European knightly orders.