Description
This Arming Collar is crafted to provide padded protection around the shoulders and neck, forming an essential layer worn beneath your armor. Its purpose is to help distribute the weight of heavy plate or mail armor evenly while cushioning the body against the sharp edges and rigid corners of metal plates encountered in the heat of battle. The collar is filled with dense padding that absorbs shocks and lessens chafing, allowing the wearer greater comfort during long hours in armor. Sturdy leather shoulder straps serve as secure anchor points for attaching pauldrons or other shoulder pieces, while an adjustable leather neck strap fastened with a brass buckle ensures a firm, personalized fit for most fighters. Offered in red, black, or off-white, this collar echoes the practical gear medieval warriors depended upon to withstand the strain and impact of combat.
Fun fact: Padded arming collars were vital for protecting the neck from cuts and bruises caused not only by sword strikes but also by the shifting and rubbing of heavy armor plates during the chaos of battle.
