gothic pauldrons 15th centuryThis wearable, articulated reconstruction of a late medieval plate armour for the shoulders is modeled on a German original from the 15th century (ca. 1465). The pauldrons (sometimes spelled pouldrons or powldrons) are crafted from 1. 5 mm thick steel and feature so called besagues (or besagews) to protect the armpits. These movable steel rondels are attached to each shoulder piece with a sturdy leather cord and are adjustable in height. For proper