Fantasy adaptations of medieval-style royal guard armour have become hugely influential over the past decade, drawing heavily on real historical elements — plate construction, scale detailing, antiqued metal finishes — while combining them into a heightened, theatrical silhouette distinct from any single documented period harness. This set follows that popular visual tradition rather than a specific historical armour type, built in 18-gauge steel with an antiqued brass finish and overlapping leather scale sections at the neck, arms and legs. It comes complete with a padded cotton-lined helmet and adjustable leather straps and buckles throughout.
Royal Guard Ceremonial Armour, Complete with Stand
This elaborately detailed set draws on the visual language of fantasy royal-guard armour popularised in modern television and film, rather than one specific documented historical type. Worked in 18-gauge steel with an antiqued brass finish, it features overlapping leather scale detailing at the neck, arms and legs for a heavily textured, imposing silhouette. Complete with a padded helmet lining and adjustable leather straps and buckles, it is built for genuine wear as a striking costume or display piece.
- Material: 18-gauge steel with antiqued brass finish
- Detailing: Overlapping leather scale at neck, arms and legs
- Helmet: Padded cotton lining
- Includes: Adjustable leather straps and buckles, display stand
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