European brigandine of the 14-15th century

European brigandine of the XIV-XV centuries was used both as by the representatives of noble birth, so by commoners-foot soldiers. It protected body at the highest level during the combat. Depending on the fabric and decoration, it could be a real regal armor.

Pattern of this brigandine is based on the scientific publication "The riders of the war. European Cavalry" by Aleksinsky, Zhukov, Butyagin, Korovkin, 2005.

Fastenings from the front and on the shoulders allow easy and comfortable wearing of brigandine without external assistance.

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;

We offer you to order really unique medieval body protection by choosing different options, such as type and thickness of metal (for example, cold-rolled or stainless steel, or titanium), wool, leather, velvet or suede for outer layer and linen or cotton for lining.

Various fastenings and types of decoration are available for order. We can sew your personal blazon on the brigandine, or decorate the bottom edge with figured festoons. Brigand or whole-hammered spaulders provide with additional protection. and are available in options as well. 

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 knight’s armour with following options:

• Color – wine red & black;
• Half-colored design;
• Fabric – wool;
• Metal for plates – cold-rolled steel 1.0 mm;
• Steel finding rivets;
• Black leather straps;
• Steel nickel-plated buckles;
• Straight bottom edge;
• M-size;
• Shoulders – covered segmented spaulders
• Decoration – sewing on of a personal symbol

You can use this brigandine armor for:

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

Please have a look at similar models of brigand armor with fastenings from the front: Middle Ages brigandine, Chalkis brigandine type II, brigandine of Spanish knight, large-plate brigandine. 

This medieval body plates’ armour goes perfect together with brigandine arms and legs protection. We do recommend to wear brigandine over the quilted gambeson for better protection and more comfortable wearing.

In category “Brigandines”, you can see all models that we offer for ordering. 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 how to choose a brigand body protection.

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