Vambraces
Vambraces (French language avant-bras, sometimes known as lower cannons in the Middle Ages) are "tubular" or "gutter" defences for the forearm, developed first in the ancient world by the Romans, but only formally named during the early 14th century, as part of a suit of plate armour. They were made of either leather, sometimes reinforced with longitudinal strips of hardened hide or metal (a crafting method named "splinted armour"), or from a single piece of worked steel and worn with other pieces of armour. Vambraces are generally called forearm guards, with or without separate couters.
Archers often wear bracers, a variant of vambraces, to protect their arms while shooting.
Vambraces Article from Wikipedia
Pair of Steel Vambraces. This steel lower arm guard will go with a large range of period outfits and weapons. These vambraces are nicely formed and lined with leather with straps on the inner arm adjust to fit just about anyone. During battles when the head and hands were protected by armor, the lower arm was one of the prime targets in swordplay. In many cases it was the only piece of armor worn, most often along with a mail shirt. These measure 9.25 inches by 6.25 inches and weigh 1 lb. 10 oz.
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