Product description
A shoulder piece like this is also called a pixane. Pixanes were sewn to the gambeson and were usually worn underneath the suit of armour. As a result the wearer was also protected on open spots in the suit of armour.
This shoulder piece is made of flat rings with an inner diameter of 9 mm. The rings are woven four in one and subsequently riveted with wedge rivets. The shoulder piece measures 36 x 27 cm and has a neck opening of 15 x 24 cm. It weighs approx. 0,8 kg.
Product details
Product details:
Size: 36x27 cm;
Steel type: spring steel;
Steel thickness: 1.8 mm;
Inner diameter: 8 mm;
Rivetted: flat rings, wedge rivets;
Weaving method: 4:1 construction;
Weight: 0,7 kg;
Based on a historic original? yes;
Transport weight (gram): 3000
