Cuirasses, breastplates and gorgets

Fashion scream of early gothic in the Holy Roman Empire - Kasten-brust armour aka "box-shaped breast". Appeared in 1420, armor got its name because of special shape of the breastplate, resembling an oblique box. From 1440s, ribs formed on them and cuirass could carry a series of parallel stiffeners, so often arranged that the effect of a corrugated surface created. In addition, Kasten-brust breastplate have several distinguishing features, like the armholes and necks of such cuirasses were always bordered by rolled or overhead steel strips. By means of hinges to the cuirass was attached the lumbar plate. In its turn, to the lumbar plate by means of sliding rivets was attached the ...

Plate Gorget of the XV-XVI cent.

Straight from the Silver Altar of St Jacopo, Underlapping Fauld, Province of Pistoia, Tuscany, dating 1370s, we present you a strapped-on knight breastplate without backplate, laconic and dandy. Being the main part of BLACKENED KNIGHT PLATE ARMOR OF XIV CENTURY, it is simple and reliable as all that functional armor is. This is a worthy representative of medieval chest plate family, allow achieving not only excellent frontal protection, but also exceptional mobility of a fighter during a battle. Such strapped-on breastplate without backplate is indispensable for one-on-one combat with another knight who will not hit in the back. Pay attention to cool corrugation for rigidity to the top...

What armor would you wear if you would be a XV century German knight? Surely the Gothic armor! Moreover, we already made a replica German Gothic armor. You can look at some of originals like Gothic cuirass, South Germany, XV century at The Cleveland museum of art or Cuirass in the Late Gothic Style, South German or Austrian, XV century at The Art Institute of Chicago. Ribs and sharp shapes are typical for German armor in Gothic style of these times, being its distinguishing decor and coolest part. Such type of decoration was not just the fashion features, but helps to override direct blow and change sliding path of weapon. Moreover, goffer decoration allows you to signific...

LANDSKNECHT CORRUGATED BREASTPLATE WITH TASSETS, XVI CENTURY Corrugated Medieval breastplate with ¾ tassets is a worthy representative of the Maximilian armor family - 16th century German plate armors associated with, and possibly first made for the Emperor Maximilian I. Body armor plates, designed to imitate the fashionable pleated clothing? How could landsknecht stay away of it! That’s why we smithed that beautiful and fashion breastplate, part of XVI century landsknecht armor, the authentic plate armour based at Swiss National Museum, Zurich and Germanisches Nationalmuseum, Nuremberg collections. Real landsknechts choice - plate cuirass with edges, both on the chest and on the...

This model of Gothic cuirass is based on the patterns from the funeral armour on English knight Ralph Fitzherbert (d.1483). English plate cuirass has breast and back plates and the skirt made of this segments: Breastplate with leather belts and buckles Plackart (bottom part of armor) is attached to the breastplate with leather belts and buckles and protects belly and groin partially The tassets are attached to the faulds with the leather straps and buckles, so they are detachable Pauldrons are held with leather belts on the upper part of arm and tied up with lacing to the cuirass (don’t include to the price) This element of Gothic armour does not have ribs and flut...

Well-known "Avant Armour" is dating from about 1450-1485 years. It was crafted in Corio workshop, Milano, and was belong to Fon Matsch, the owner of Churburg Castle in the 1450 year. This Milanese armor is one of the most famous type of medieval full-plate body protection. Now this armour is in almost perfect condition and is shown in Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, Glazgo, Scotland. Roundish plate cuirass includes several parts: Breast plate and back plate. Joined together with leather belts and buckles; Plackart, which is fastened to the front and back plates; Segmented skirt (faulds), made of horizontal straps, which are connected with rivets and hi...

Milanese cuirass of the 1460 year is a classical model of Italian plate armor. This model of medieval armor is based on the painting “Brera Madonna” by Piero della Francesca. Brera Madonna, 1472 year Classical Milan-style cuirass combines features, typical for body defense of those times: Roundish breast and back plates, joining together with leather belts; Plackart, connected to the upper plates; Movable skirt of four horizontal segment, connected together with rivets; Tassets, attached to the lower part of skirt; Culet – plate for buttocks protection; Lance rest on the right side of cuirass. Such cuirass was usually worn together with different-sized Mi...

Full-plate roundish cuirass is a part of the tournament jousting knight armor of the XVI century. Late medieval slim-waisted cuirass consists of breastplate with gorget and removable tassets for thighs’ protection. Body protection has segmented skirt of two horizontal movable plates. There is a lance rest on the right side of the cuirass. It is a main feature of the tournament armor of the XVI century. Segmented tassets are fastened to the front bottom edge of cuirass with leather belts and buckles. Made-to-measure Middle Ages cuirass is completely handcrafted by individual parameters of customer. You can use this medieval body armor for: SCA HEMA LARP Stage perf...

Churburg type breastplate of the XIV century is based on the well-known model of medieval plate body armour. Handcrafted steel protection consists of nine segmented parts, connected with rivets. There is a reinforcement V-shaped stop rib under the neckline of armor. Museum sample also has a lance rest on the right side and we can install it on your chest armor, by your request. Plate armor from Churburg Catle Breastplate has shoulder straps and belts for comfortable wearing. Medieval knights wore such body armor over the padded protection and chain mail, so we recommend you to follow the lead. You can use this custom breast armor for: SCA HEMA Larp Stage performan...

Steel gorget for SCA and fencing on the thick leather base – is a simple as well as reliable element of your reenactment clothing.  Materials used: Stainless steel – 1 mm Crazy horse black leather – 2 mm Brass rivets The combination of a stunning, durable, strong steel и top grade thick but soft leather guarantees you a magnificent neck protection even in your hottest and sharpest fights.  Our blacksmiths have forged this SCA gorget of 1,0 mm thick stainless steel and used 2,0mm thick Crazy horse leather for the pad. Steel and leather are pieced together with the best brass rivets. On either side of the SCA rapier gorget there are built...

LANDSKNECHT PLATE GORGET, XVI CENTURY Steel, steel again and nothing but steel, that is landsknecht gorget. Full-metal neck defense, part of LANDSKNECHT PLATE ARMOR, XVI CENTURY, based at Swiss National Museum, Zurich and Germanisches Nationalmuseum, Nuremberg collections. It protect your chin, neck and throat, it moves, it look cool and brutal - movable bevor, perfect for burgonet, armet and visored sallet helmets. It equipped by practical latch pin loop for pauldrons fastening, which is one of the most reliable and convenient shoulders mounting options and you will certainly appreciate it. Such gorget type is really reliable, could be easily opened or closed and full-metal...

Articulated gorget (bevor) is an element for chin, neck and throat protection. Some large models could also cover shoulders and upper part of chest of knight. Medieval warriors usually wore movable bevor together wish such types of helmets, as armet, visored sallet or chapel-de-fer, burgonet. In case of necessity, it could be easily opened or closed. You can use this custom-made metal gorget armor for: SCA HEMA Larp Stage performances Medieval festivals Reenactment events Base price includes following options: Cold-rolled steel 1.0 mm; Satin polishing; Brown leather belts; Steel nickel-plated buckles; Steel rivets; No decoration; Painting inside ...

One-piece breastplate has appeared in the late XIV century. This part of armor was in use by knight of all military branches for centuries. Chest plate could be used as a single item for torso protection, so together with back plate – in this case, such plate body armor called cuirass. Roundish breastplate was usually worn over padded underarmor or/and with chain mail. From the backside, there are leather belts for wearing of chestplate. To complete your knight armor set, we recommend to wear this torso plate together with plate spaulders. You can use this custom plate armour for: SCA HEMA Larp Stage performances Medieval festivals Reenactment events Base pric...

Cuirass with tassets for hips protection is made in style of the late XV – early XVI centuries. Typical features of metal body protection of those times were roundish shape and short skirt (faulds). Plate cuirass consists of the breast and back plates, which are joined together with leather belts, installed on shoulders and sides of armour. Such design allows comfortable wearing of torso protection. Segmented tassets are attached to the lower part of skirt and protect the front side of knight’s hips. We recommend to wear this medieval plate armour over the thin padded doublet or gambeson for better comfort and protection. This Italian-style cuirass is manufactured by personal...

Cuirass of the 2nd part of the XV century is made in the style of Italian armor of those times. Roundish torso protection consists of two halves: front and back one and segmented tassets for hips protection. Halves are connected together with leather belts and buckles; tassets are attached to the lower part of cuirass with the same belts. We recommend to wear this medieval plate armour over the thin padded doublet or gambeson for better comfort and protection. Our artisans manufacture such Italian-style cuirass by personal parameters of customer. You can use this custom body armour for: SCA HEMA Larp Stage performances Medieval festivals Reenactment events Ba...

Cuirass of the mid-XV century is a classical model of medieval Milan-style plate body armor. It has typical roundish shape. Plackart (bottom part of cuirass) is riveted to the breastplate and overlaps it. Reliable metal armor with skirt (faulds) consists of two parts: front and back one. Parts are connected together with firm leather belts for fastening, which are installed on the shoulders and sides. It’s recommended to wear such plate armour over the thin padded doublet or gambeson – your protection will be not only more reliable, but also more comfortable. Our artisans manufacture such medieval cuirass by personal parameters of customer. You can use this functional body ar...

Breastplate of the XVI century was a necessary element of battle outfit of any English knight. The presented model is quite solid and reliable; it protects all vitals at the highest level. Chest medieval armor covers the torso from the front, skirt (faulds) and tassets protect hips and partially groin. Segmented tassets are attached to the skirt with leather belt and buckles. You can use this functional knight armour for: SCA HEMA Larp Stage performances Medieval festivals Reenactment events Base price includes following options: Cold-rolled steel 1.0 mm; Satin polishing; Brown leather belts; Steel nickel-plated buckles; Steel rivets; No decoration;...