Gorget

Leather Gorget

Medieval History

A gorget is an armored collar designed to protect the throat. It is a feature of older types of armor, designed to protect against swords and other non-projectile weapons.

Most medieval versions of gorgets were simple neck protectors that were worn under the breastplate and backplate set. These neck plates supported the weight of the armour on top and many had straps for attaching the shoulder armour plates.

Later renaissance gorgets were not worn with a breastplate and were instead worn over the clothing. Most of these types were beautifully etched, gilt, embossed, or enamelled and probably very expensive. Gorgets were the last form of armor worn on the battlefield.

In Belegarth

Class 1: Blue Since the neck area is not a legal target zone for these weapons, it does not provide any benefit aside from protection from personal injury.

Class 2: Red Since the neck area is not a legal target zone for these weapons, it does not provide any benefit aside from protection from personal injury.

Class 3: Green Since the neck area is not a legal target zone for these weapons, it does not provide any benefit aside from protection from personal injury.

Class 4: Yellow A Class 4 Weapon striking an Armored portion of the Head, area above the base of the neck, causes no injury.

Class 5: White A Class 5 Weapon striking an Armored portion of the Head, area above the base of the neck, causes no injury.