{"product_id":"1224-splint-shoulders","title":"Splint Shoulders","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSplint Shoulders\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan translate=\"no\" lang=\"en\" class=\"notranslate\"\u003eEpic Armoury\u003c\/span\u003e’s Black \u003cspan translate=\"no\" lang=\"en\" class=\"notranslate\"\u003eSplint Shoulders\u003c\/span\u003e are a set of two spaulders. The spaulders feature one solid metal plate with a contoured shape to turn and absorb strikes to the arm. The spaulders are fastened with leather straps around the biceps, as well as a cord at the shoulder which attaches to a breastplate or gambeson. Along the top of the shoulder they are embellished with a scalloped metal and black leather breaker.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cspan translate=\"no\" lang=\"en\" class=\"notranslate\"\u003eSplint Shoulders\u003c\/span\u003e are striking in style and match exceptionally well with \u003cspan translate=\"no\" lang=\"en\" class=\"notranslate\"\u003eEpic Armoury\u003c\/span\u003e’s \u003cspan translate=\"no\" lang=\"en\" class=\"notranslate\"\u003eSplint Bracers\u003c\/span\u003e and Poleyns. Made of 1 mm thick mild steel and leather straps and fittings, this armor piece is built to withstand the abuse of a LARP or reenactment with regular leather and metal armor care.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable in Epic Black, Emperor Red and Ranger Green colors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHistory\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"desc-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlate armor became more popular as firearm technology became more prevalent during the 13th century\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTypically worn over a gambeson for comfort and safety\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAtop the pauldron a vertical plate was called a sword breaker, and was designed to catch and deflect blows before they could impact the head\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Epic Armoury Europe","offers":[{"title":"Epic Black \/ One Size","offer_id":51533082034512,"sku":"12240100","price":72.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Emperor Red \/ One Size","offer_id":51533082067280,"sku":"12240200","price":70.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Ranger Green \/ One Size","offer_id":51533082100048,"sku":"12240300","price":72.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0888\/7291\/1184\/files\/200302.webp?v=1749539413","url":"https:\/\/epicarmoury.com\/en-gb\/products\/1224-splint-shoulders","provider":"Epic Armoury Europe","version":"1.0","type":"link"}