Captain Polished Steel Gorget – S/M Medieval LARP Neck Armor

Complete your armor kit with the Captain Gorget, a polished steel neck guard designed to protect one of the most vulnerable areas of the body: the throat. This compact but important armor piece sits around the neck and upper chest, adding both historical character and practical structure to a medieval, fantasy, or mercenary-inspired outfit.

Made from mild steel with vegetable-tanned full grain leather components, this gorget is ideal for LARP fighters, reenactors, theater performers, cosplay builders, and collectors of fantasy armor. The polished steel finish gives it a bright, battle-ready appearance that pairs well with plate armor, chainmail, gambesons, tunics, and leather armor.

The included tie strings allow the gorget to connect with Captain Pauldrons or other compatible tie-on shoulder armor pieces. It is part of Epic Armoury’s Captain Armour Complete Set, making it a strong choice for anyone building a coordinated armored character, officer, knight, guard captain, or fantasy warrior look.

Features

• Polished Steel Finish – Bright, clean metal appearance ideal for knight, captain, guard, or fantasy warrior costumes.
• Protective Gorget Design – Covers the neck and upper chest area for added realism and costume armor presence.
• Compatible Tie Points – Fitted with strings for attaching Captain Pauldrons or other tie-on shoulder armor.
• Part of the Captain Armour Set – Designed to match the Captain Cuirass, Pauldrons, Arm Protection, Leg Protection, and Belt Shields.
• Mild Steel Construction – Provides a durable metal armor look suitable for LARP, reenactment, cosplay, and display.
• Full Grain Leather Details – Vegetable-tanned leather components add strength, flexibility, and authentic craftsmanship.
• Compact S/M Size – Designed for smaller to medium builds while still providing strong visual impact.
• Versatile Costume Use – Excellent for medieval LARP, fantasy roleplay, Renaissance fairs, theater, film, and collector displays.

Specifications

• Product Name: Captain Gorget
• Suggested Name: Epic Armoury Captain Polished Steel Gorget – S/M Medieval LARP Neck Armor
• Brand: Epic Armoury
• Collection / Universe: Sovereign
• Color: Polished Steel
• Size: S/M
• Material: Mild Steel
• Leather Material: Full Grain Leather, Vegetable Tanned
• Weight: 771 g / 27.2 oz / approximately 1.7 lb
• Back Length: 13 cm / 5.1 in
• Front Length: 13 cm / 5.1 in
• Maximum Shoulder Width: 25 cm / 9.8 in
• Neck Width: 14 cm / 5.5 in
• Compatible With: Captain Pauldrons and other tie-on shoulder armor pieces
• Matching Set Pieces: Captain Cuirass, Captain Pauldrons, Captain Arm Protection, Captain Leg Protection, Captain Belt Shields
• Available Colors: Polished Steel and Epic Dark
• Available Sizes: S/M and XL/2XL/3XL

History

The word gorget comes from the Old French gorge, meaning throat, and historically refers to an armored collar worn to protect the neck. In medieval and early modern armor, the gorget evolved from a practical defensive plate into a recognizable symbol of rank, command, and military authority. This Captain Gorget draws from that tradition, giving LARP and reenactment characters the look of an armored officer, knight, guard captain, or seasoned battlefield commander.

The Captain Polished Steel Gorget is a small but essential armor upgrade for anyone building a convincing medieval or fantasy combat outfit. With its polished steel finish, leather fittings, and compatibility with tie-on pauldrons, it adds protection, structure, and authority to your character’s armor kit. Whether used for LARP, cosplay, Renaissance faire costuming, reenactment, or display, this gorget is a practical finishing piece for a complete armore

Gorget only: Other items not included.

Maintenance
Metal Works Products
Epic Armoury metal works products should be treated with wax or quality acid-free vegetable oil and stored in a dry place. Metal armor with leather parts requires separate maintenance for the leather.

Degreasing and Preparing Your Armour
When you first receive your armor, it may be covered in grease and oil used to protect it during storage and transport. Use a degreasing product or mineral spirits with a dry cloth or paper towels to remove the oil. For chainmail, which is harder to clean, use mineral spirits or another solvent, spraying it on the links or fully submerging the chainmail in a degreasing solution. After removing the oil, thoroughly dry your armor. Strong, warm sunlight is ideal, but a hairdryer or heat gun can also be used. Avoid overheating any leather parts.

Cleaning
Moisture is the enemy of armor and chainmail. If your armor gets wet, dry it thoroughly as soon as possible. After handling, wearing, or every six months of storage or display, wipe all metal surfaces with a clean cloth. Lightly oil the clean surface with a quality acid-free vegetable oil or apply a coating of wax. Allow the wax to dry for a couple of hours, then buff it lightly with a soft cloth.

Rust Prevention and Removal
Store your armor in a dry place and check it regularly for signs of rust. If rust appears, gently rub the affected area with a mildly abrasive pad dipped in wax or quality acid-free vegetable oil. Although Epic Dark products are specially treated to resist rust, they should still be treated with oil and kept in dry storage.

Leather Straps and Fittings
Clean leather parts by removing dirt with a hard brush, then gently rub leather soap with a clean, damp cloth until the leather appears clean. Remove soap residue with a separate damp cloth, then dry the leather with a dry cloth. After cleaning, condition the leather with mink oil, olive oil, or beeswax polish. Apply a small amount of oil or polish with a clean cloth, rubbing in circles, and allow it to soak in before wiping away any excess with a final clean cloth.