Gorgets and Shoulder Protection

This category covers gorgets, shoulder plates, and other neck protection built for full-contact medieval fighting. These parts take edge impact, protect the collarbone line, and reduce the chance of hits slipping under the helmet rim.

The geometry is designed to work with a helmet and torso armor: it considers basic anatomy of the neck and shoulders, padding thickness, and head rotation range. Segmented plates and controlled overlaps keep mobility for clinch work, shield pressure, and active grappling without locking the traps and clavicles.

For day-to-day use we focus on durability and serviceability: steel elements, riveted construction, replaceable straps and buckles, and repairs that do not require exotic tools. The shapes are based on historical prototypes and sources, with pragmatic tweaks for frequent contact and repeated training cycles.

Edges and fixation are built with common tournament inspections in mind: covered borders, stable mounting, and no hazardous protrusions. Final approval depends on the specific event rules and the marshals’ decision, so correct sizing, setup, and post-fight checks remain part of the kit routine.