Brigandine of bodyguard 13-14th centuries

Brigandine of bodyguard is a sample of plates’ protection that was popular in Eastern Europe in the XIII-XIV centuries.

We made this model of medieval body armor, basing on brigandine pattern from the scientific publication "The riders of the war. European Cavalry" by Aleksinsky, Zhukov, Butyagin, Korovkin, 2005 year.

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 brigand armor for:

• SCA
• HEMA
• Larp
• Stage performances
• Medieval festivals
• Reenactment events

The presence of unique pockets in which these plates are placed is the regional feature. Metal plates are directly to the outer jacket with steel or brass rivets. The plates are not connected to each other.

This medieval armor has leather belts with buckles on the sides and shoulders. Such disposition of fastenings allow comfortable wearing without outside help. You may choose strong steel or cast bronze buckles in options.

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. Steel finding rivets;
4. Black leather straps;
5. Steel nickel-plated buckles;
6. Straight bottom edge;
7. XS-size;
8. No decoration

Material for outer layer of armor could vary depending on the social status of owner. Rich knights were wearing velvet or leather brigandines; common soldiers were using body protection with woolen covering and simple fittings.

We offer various fastenings and types of decoration of your brigand armor. We can make an embroidery of your heraldic emblem on the brigandine, or decorate the bottom edge with fancy festoons.

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 medieval brigandine with following options:

• Dark-green leather for outer shell;
• Plates of cold-rolled steel 1.0 mm;
• Brass rivets;
• Black figured leather straps;
• Handcrafted cast buckles;
• Straight bottom edge;
• XL-size;

There are more models of brigandines of the XIV century: Visby brigandine with fastenings on the back, brigandine of Spanish knight.

These models of medieval plates’ armor with fastenings on the sides might be interesting for you as well: German knight brigand set, Royal brigandine for SCA and fencing, European brigandine of the XV-XVI centuries.

We recommend you to use this medieval body armour with gambeson, brigandine arms and legs protection.

In section “Brigandines”, you can see all models of brigandine armor for sale. If you didn’t find any for your taste and wish, 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 brigand body protection.

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