Wristguard for an Archer. For an archer, it was almost a necessity to avoid having a forearm scraped by the bowstring. Leather guards like this one were used throughout the Middle Ages, and in England, where archery had a deep tradition, they were used even into the 16th century. Their shapes remained virtually unchanged, and we can find them depicted in various period illustrations of archers throughout the Middle Ages. Depending on the fashion of the period, the buckle might have been the only thing to change.
This particular example was inspired by archaeological finds from the warship Mary Rose, which sank in 1545.
Time period for use of this wristguard: High and Late Middle Ages (+1st half of the 16th century in England and France).
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