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Manning Imperial Manning Imperial is a premier manufacturer of historical reproductions. An international supplier to re-enactors, collectors and museums.

As an international supplier to re-enactors, collectors, museums and the movie industry, we pride ourselves on the high quality and authenticity of all our products. We prefer to use authentic methods of construction wherever possible. Rather than carrying a large range of products in stock most items are made to order and can therefore be customised to our clients most exacting requirements.

25/08/2026

On this day 30 years ago Manning Imperial became a registered business.
I am eternally grateful to all those who have supported this endeavour over the last three decades.
Thank you

A pair of spaulders, vambraces and mismatched besagews. Fluting and incised lines on the spaulders are taken from one of...
06/08/2026

A pair of spaulders, vambraces and mismatched besagews. Fluting and incised lines on the spaulders are taken from one of the composite armours at the Royal armouries Leeds.

All components constructed from heat treated 1.2mm CK1055 Steel, finished to a medium gloss.

The later photos show these arms completed with a pair of minimalistic couters.

Left arm components: 1042g
Right arm components: 1067g

What the recently posted Melee helm looks like with it's mantling and disposable crest.
27/05/2026

What the recently posted Melee helm looks like with it's mantling and disposable crest.

War saddle based surviving example from the Bavarian military museum Ingolstadt A6120.Solid poplar tree. Roped stainless...
27/05/2026

War saddle based surviving example from the Bavarian military museum Ingolstadt A6120.
Solid poplar tree. Roped stainless steel braces. Covered with leather and green silk velvet. Finished with brass headed upholstery nails. Last quarter of the 15th Century

Saddle without stirrups 7.9kg

This is the current Sallet and Bevor set up that I am using with my St George harness.I wanted to build something that w...
11/03/2026

This is the current Sallet and Bevor set up that I am using with my St George harness.
I wanted to build something that worked with the gorget on the statue but also allowed great freedom of movement and full protection.
The Bevor straps directly over the gorget. However because of the articulation in the gorget the bevor will drop down. So rather than the sallet having a chin strap it buckles directly to the bevor, solving 3 problems silultaneously. Preventing the bevor from dropping due to the articulation of the gorget, Securing the sallet to the head and preventing a gap from appearing between the sallet and bevor if you look up.

German Melee Helm (Kolbenturnier Helm)A melee helm (Club tournament) in the German style. While there are no survivals o...
04/03/2026

German Melee Helm (Kolbenturnier Helm)

A melee helm (Club tournament) in the German style. While there are no survivals of this kind of helm the are frequently depicted in artwork. They show a distinct single piece skull, this one is in 1.6mm spring steel. The helmet has a spacious fit, allowing the wearer to look back over their own shoulder. The wide ocular is covered by distinct profiled flat bars, in this case forged from 2mm Spring steel that has been gilded.

Weight: 3.15Kg

Spaulders and Besagews from CH S31 housed at castle Churburg. Originals by Hanns Prunner 14901.2mm heat treated spring s...
04/02/2026

Spaulders and Besagews from CH S31 housed at castle Churburg. Originals by Hanns Prunner 1490

1.2mm heat treated spring steel construction through out. Bevelled edges and engraved lines at the edges of overlapping plates. With engraved lines to accentuate the flutes above the elbow.

Weight left: 820g
Weight right: 829g

Bo***ck Dagger with pierced Antler grip. Based on an example in the Metropolitan Museum of Art New York. Dated to the se...
01/02/2026

Bo***ck Dagger with pierced Antler grip. Based on an example in the Metropolitan Museum of Art New York. Dated to the second half of the 15th Century. Doubled edged diamond section blade with short ricasso on one edge. Forward curving quillion in antique wrought iron.

Blade Length: 9 1/3 inches, 236mm

War hammer based on some surviving German examples and depictions in the Schilling chronicle. Fully forged spring steel ...
23/12/2025

War hammer based on some surviving German examples and depictions in the Schilling chronicle. Fully forged spring steel head, with belt hook. Pierced spring steel langets with brass panels underneath. Leather grip and hardened leather rondels over a European ash shaft.
Total Length: 23 Inches
Weight: 705g

A German messer with by-knife and awl. With bone grips and brass rivets. Tooled, leather covered, timber cored scabbard....
23/12/2025

A German messer with by-knife and awl. With bone grips and brass rivets. Tooled, leather covered, timber cored scabbard.
Weight: 698g
Blade Length: 22 Inches
Balance Point: 3 3/4 Inches

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