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Medieval gambeson Rehoboam

Medieval gambeson Rehoboam

Century: XIV, XV

CODE	Material	Standard ? × SPES products - technology & methods of manufacturing Machine-made standard - products with visible signs of using modern methods and tools in their production; e.g. visible outside and inside seams in clothing made with the use of a machine. Mixed standard - products with visible signs of using both modern and traditional methods and tools in their production; e.g. main, inside seams in clothing are made with the use of a machine while outside stitches and details are sewn by hand. Hand-made standard - goods with visible signs of using only traditional methods and tools in their production; e.g. all seams in clothing are sewn by hand. *NOTE. We always use high quality materials and fabrics while making our products - the above standards of their production are not related to the materials used.	Price
PMLR0169	Linen	Hand-made	430.00 EUR
PMLS0168	Linen	Mixed	189.00 EUR

* Please write the extra wishes in the place 'additional information' at the end of the order.
** the price of a material button: 1,5 euro
    the price of a moulded button: 1,5 euro
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Medieval gambeson Rehoboam is a type of armor padding inspired by 14th century French sources. This gambeson is a perfect choice for anyone looking for aketon for medieval reenactment.

Rehoboam armor padding is sewn using high quality fabrics. Its outer layer is linen and it also has a linen lining.
This model of armor padding has a few types of stitchings. Curved stitchings are placed on the upper part of the chest section. From the waist below, they are horizontal. Upper part of sleeves has horizontal stitchings, and forearms - vertical ones.

Rehoboam gambeson does not have a collar. It is closed in an overcast lacing method with one long, hand-plaited, linen string finished with an aiglet.
Our armor padding has a cotton-polyester stuffing with two levels of thickness.
↪ on chest, shoulders and elbows - Y2
↪ in rest of medieval gambeson - Y1
More information about thickness you can find here.

This makes the Rehoboam gambeson a perfect clothing for a person searching for an armor padding.

As a standard, this medieval armor padding is closed in an overcast lacing method. You can change it to button closure with any of the available buttons, or fabric buttons. There is also an option of choosing a point-closure with leather thongs.

You can change the type of stuffing in this armor padding for any other from our assortment here!

WCheck the wide range of linen colors available for this model. The table of colors can be found here.

This type of armor padding is available in standard sizes from XS to XXL or in custom size, fitted to individual needs for an additional 20% charge. To choose the proper size, please follow the chart below:

Size	Chest girth	Waist girth	Hips girth	Height
XS	84-92 cm	72-80 cm	88-96 cm	164-170 cm
S	92-100 cm	80-88 cm	96-104 cm	170-176 cm
M	100-108 cm	88-96 cm	104-112 cm	176-182 cm
L	108-116 cm	96-104 cm	112-120 cm	182-188 cm
XL	116-124 cm	104-112 cm	120-128 cm	188-194 cm
XXL	124-132 cm	112-120 cm	128-136 cm	194-200 cm
Custom	Individual measurements. Price + 20%.

Please write down the chosen size in additional information box when you place the order.

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The source for Rehoboam armor padding

Examples of this armor padding can be found on pages of a medieval Bible manuscript from the 14th century. It was created by Jan de Mandeville. One of the pages presents a scene with King Solomon teaching his son about justice, Rehoboam. This medieval manuscript is stored in J. Paul Getty Museum in Los Angeles.

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Rehoboam armor padding - basic features

- made of high-quality linen
- properly selected stuffing
- stitchings increasing mobility
- based on historical sources
- closed with buttons on the front and sleeves
- wide range of colors to choose from
- option of modifications (type of closure, stuffing)

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Rehoboam - who was he?

Rehoboam is a biblical character. He was a son of Solomon and grandson of King David. During the reign of Rehoboam, the kingdom of Israel divided into the Northern Kingdom (Israel) and Southern Kingdom (Judah).

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The upgrading of SPES gambesons design

Currently, we are working on implementing to our assortment the upgraded versions of our well-known gambesons. Changes include:
- improving the functionality and mobility of our aketons
- layers’ thickness (check the chart with levels of amortization)
- directions and shape of stitchings
- minor changes in cut (for better fitting)
- and most of all, matching the gambesons to our six-levels size set: XS-XXL (NOTE: you can still order a custom-sized gambeson)

Therefore, you can be sure that upgraded SPES gambesons are even better suited to your needs. And if you have any questions about mentioned changes in any model, contact us - we will dispel the doubts!

To make each gambeson stand out even more, we gave them unique names. From now, TYPE 3 is named Medieval gambeson Rehoboam.