Ludwig Leather Greaves - Authentic Protection for Warriors:

Ludwig Leather Greaves closed with leather straps and buckles are made with high quality upper leather. Ludwig leather shin protector looks great and fit for different characters and outfits. Ludwig leather lower leg guard can be worn in fairs, battles, LARP and cultural events. Greaves were a common type of leg armor until the 9th century AD when they largely fell out of use. They were reintroduced in the 1230s and 1250s. Illustrations of "closed greaves" which protected the entire leg, first appeared around 1290. Closed greaves became popular in the 1320s. Leather armor was used by the Germans including studded deer skins and also used by Vikings. Leather armor was often used as a layer under metal plate armor. Leather armor was cheaper and lighter than plate armor but it couldn't withstand a direct blow from a blade or a gunshot.