Brigandine of English archer, XV century

Brigandine of English archer was widespread in the XV century. It was used as by archers, so crossbowmen and foot soldiers. This light model is very comfortable and does not hinder the movements.

Custom medieval plates’ armor is made-to-measure item. That means that our artisans use individual body parameters and personal regards of client to handcraft such body protection. 

You can use this brigandine armor for:

• LARP
• Stage performances
• Medieval festivals
• Reenactment events

Please pay attention that design of this brigand body protection is unappropriated for fight!

Made-to-measure brigandine armour is completely handcrafted. We use plates 5.5*3.5 cm for this model. Plates are placed vertically without overlapping. Distance between vertical rows of plates is 2.5 cm. There are leather straps (sewn and riveted) of width 2 cm between the rows of plates. 

Brigandine has cotton lining. 

Base price includes following options:

1. Black wool for outer shell
2. Plates of cold-rolled steel 1.0 mm;
3. Finding rivets;
4. Black leather straps;
5. Steel nickel-plated buckles;
6. Straight bottom edge;
7. XS-size

Additional options allow you creating of unique model of English medieval armour, as such body protection pointed out social status of owner. Rich knights were wearing brigandines with leather, velvet or suede cover, with bronze buckles and beautiful decorations. At the same time, poor soldiers were using body armour made of wool with simple leather straps.

There are a lot of various fastenings and types of decoration for your brigand armor. If you choose half-coloured or quarter-coloured brigandine, please inform us via [email protected], what colours you prefer and its exact disposition.

Main photo shows brigandine with following options:

• Dark green wool for outer shell;
• Plates of cold-rolled steel 1.0 mm;
• Finding rivets;
• Brown leather straps;
• Steel nickel-plated buckles;
• Straight bottom edge;
• M-size

Benefits, which you’ll get, if you buy brigandine armour at Steel Mastery:

1. Custom-made high-quality body protection, made of natural materials by your individual parameters;
2. Reliability and comfortable wearing for years;
3. Product made by experienced tailors and artisans, who really know how to make a good armor;
4. Convenient payment systems (Paypal, Skrill, Visa, MasterCard, American Express);
5. Flexible return system in case if you don’t like an item.

Light and comfortable brigandine for LARP and staging might be interesting for you as well.

We strictly recommend to wear brigandine only over padded gambeson. Brigandine arms and legs protection will complete your body protection.

In section “Brigandines”, you can see all models of brigandines for sale. If you didn’t find any for your taste, wish and needs, please send us photo and description of the required model and we will make it for you.

We also offer you read short review about brigandine and choosing of a brigand body protection.

This article will tell you about materials and fabrics for this medieval armor.