Brigandines

Fabric – wool  Color – dark blue Material of metal plates – cold-rolled steel 1.5 mm (14 ga)  Rivets – 8 mm steel nails Color of leather fastening – black Fastenings – steel nickel-plated buckles  2XL cm inch Height 185-192 6' - 6'3" Chest circumference over padded protection 120-124 47 ¹/₄ - 48 ¹³/₁₆ Waist circumference over padded protection 110-114 43 ⁵/₁₆ - 44 ⁷/₈ Hips circumference over padded protection 122-126 48 ¹/₃₂ - 49 ³⁹/₆₄

Fabric – wool  Color – black Material of metal plates – cold-rolled steel 1.5 mm (14 ga)  Rivets – 8 mm steel nails Color of leather fastening – black Fastenings – steel nickel-plated buckles  M L cm inch cm inch Height 170-177 5'7"- 5'9" 175-182 5'8" - 5'11" Chest circumference over padded protection 96-100 37 ⁵¹/₆₄ - 39 ³/₈ 104-108 40 ¹⁵/₁₆ - 42 ³³/₆₄ Waist circumference over padded protection 86-90 33 ⁵⁵/₆₄ - 35 ⁷/₁₆ 94-98 37 ¹/₆₄ - 38 ³⁷...

Fabric – velvet Color – wine red Material of metal plates – cold-rolled steel 1 mm (18 ga)  Rivets – 7 mm brass rivets  Color of leather fastening – brown Fastenings – steel antique-plated buckles  Fits the following measurements: 2a. Chest circumference on inhaling over padded protection: 109 cm (42.9 in) 3a. Waist circumference on inhaling over padded protection: 107 cm (42.1 in) 14a. Hips circumference over padded protection: 117 cm (46.1 in)

Fabric – wool  Color – wine red Material of metal plates – cold-rolled steel 1.5 mm (14 ga)  Rivets – 11 mm antique rivets  Color of leather fastening – brown Fastenings – steel antique-plated buckles  XL 2XL cm inch cm inch Height 181-188 5'11" - 6'2" 185-192 6' - 6'3" Chest circumference over padded protection 112-116 44 ³/₃ - 45 ⁴³/₆₄ 120-124 47 ¹/₄ - 48 ¹³/₁₆ Waist circumference over padded protection 102-104 40 ⁵/₃₂ - 40 ¹⁵/₁₆ 110-114 43 ⁵/₁₆ - 44 ⁷/...

VISBY BRIDANDINE, TYPE III  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.  Here are the most popular medieval armor of reenactors and fighters - brigandine of Visby. Battle at Gotland coast on 22th of July 1361 "one of the most fearsome revelations of a medieval battle known to archaeologists" leave to us a large quantity of armor finds in the mass graves.  Why brigandine armors were so popular in XIV century and nowadays? They offer similar protection as the steel cuirasses, but provide much more freedom of movem...

Khatangu-degel armour is the Asian version of the plate armor - brigandine. Such plates’ armor was very popular among the Tatar-Mongolian and Russian warriors in the XIII-XIV centuries. Qianlong ceremonial armor Models of this body protection could vary, but all of them had similar features, such as metal plates, riveted over or under thick fabric base. Khatangu could have additional protection, like spaulders or tasses. Design allowed comfortable moving as to dismounted warriors, so to horsemen.  Made-to-measure brigandine is completely handcrafted. You give us your specific measures and wishes - we make you a completely custom brigandine ...

This is a collective image of the small-plated brigantines popular at the second half of the XVth century through all the Europe. A lot of them you can find at Leeds Royal Armouries Museum, Bernisches Historisches Museum, Thun Castle Museum, Spiez Castle Museum, Basel Historical Museum, Palazzo Ducale, paintings like Altar triptych from the Lübeck Cathedral by Hans Memling, Altarpiece of Saint Vincent by Bernat Martorell, manuscripts from The British Library and many, many other. Common feature of this period brigantines are their silhouette - tight and very short. As for the assembly scheme, each master had his own, original one, which modified at the...

A fabulously beautiful large-plated brigandine of the Chalkis type, in which flowers of rivets seem to be scattered across the woolen field. Yes, this is for you. We realized a long time ago how much you love Large-plate brigandine. But sometimes even the things you love need a little updating,  something new and charming. New? Or maybe a well forgotten old one? It is not a secret that armourers of the XV century liked to flirt with rivet patterns.  So we decided to follow their example. We used Steel Mastery's favorite Flemish tapestry with Caesar. This beauty is the work of Flemish craftsmen from the city of Tournai (modern Belgium) and it dates back to 1465-70 years. &n...

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. 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...

This light brigandine armor was wide spread through Ming and later - Qing cavalry and infantry. Lightweight and flexible, it offers a good protection against indirect spear jabs and bladed attacks. It consisted of rectangular plates of metal, riveted under the fabric layers. Custom medieval plates’ armor is made-to-measure item. That means that our artisans use individual body parameters and personal regards (picture) of client to handcraft such body protection:             Such brigandine type appeared in the VIIIth century as parade armour for the Chinese Emperor's guards. A thick cloth robe was reinforced with overlapping iron plates. Interest...

Sport-optimised Brigandine Kit Moveability, comfort, protection! That's sports-optimised brigandinee set by Steel Mastery.  Kit includes: Brigandine -We used bottom of practical and well-acclaimed European brigandine of the 14-15th century and added wide vertical plates on the chest and back. Such construction protects body’s upper part especially well while shorter plates at the bottom allow you to move comfortably.    Tassets - the plates are specially shaped to fit snugly over your thighs and give them perfect protection.    Spaulders- The structural feature of these shoulder pads consists in reamed lower plate’s holes, so in m...

Among XIV-XV-century large-plated brigandines one of the most popular is "Chalkis type I brigandine".  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. This stylish brigandine is a perfect choice for knights and rich fighters from all military branches. Chalkis type brigandine's main design features are its leather fasteners with buckles in front and 6 peculiar arranged large metal plates.                   Some fragments of brigandines found still retain elements of their original velvet cover...

CHALKIS BRIGANDINE TYPE II, LATE XIV - EARLY XV CENTURIES  SHELL FABRIC: black wool MATERIAL OF METAL PLATE: 1.5 mm steel RIVETS: 11 mm nickel rivets SIZE: 2XL-3XL Suitable for the following measurements: cm in Height 180-190 6' - 6'3" Chest circumference over padded protection 124-128 48 ¹³/₁₆ - 50 ²⁵/₆₄ Waist circumference over padded protection 113-118 44 ³¹/₆₄ - 46 ²⁹/₆₄ Hips circumference over padded protection 126-130 49 ³⁹/₆₄ - 51 ³/₁₆

Meet our sport brigantine based on historical brigandines of XVth century. 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.  Our craftsmen were inspired by the third tapestry from The Deeds of Julius Caesar set where Caesar crossed the Rubicon and by the Battle of Thessalonica. Created in Tournai c.1470, it’s one of the most solemn and monumental XVth century Flemish tapestries famous for its weavings’ huge size and dense imagery. You can see it in Historisches Museum of Bern, Switzerland. This is a perfect brigantine for sports from Steel Ma...

European brigandine of the XV-XVI centuries is a model of the late Middle Ages. It was popular among all military branches, while hadn’t been replaced by full-plate armour. This model of plates’ armor is based on the 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 ...

Brigandine full body set  The set features a combination of rigid plates and flexible segments, strategically arranged to offer maximum protection while allowing freedom of movement. Brigandine set consist of:  brigandine  spaulders bracers thighs greaves  You can use this brigandine armor for: SCA HEMA Larp Stage performances Medieval festivals Reenactment events Base price includes following: Fabric –wool Color – black Material of metal plates – cold-rolled steel 1.0 mm Rivets – steel finding Color of leather fastening – black Fastenings – steel nickel-plated buckles Size – XS ...

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. You can use this brigandine armor for: SCA HEMA Larp Stage performances Medieval festivals Reenactment events Made-to-measure brigandine is completely handcrafted. Fastenings from the front and on the shoulders allow easy and comfortable wearing...

Brigandine of European knight represents one of the early versions of this type of medieval body armour. This model is recreated on the basis of archaeological and pictorial sources of the XIII-XIV centuries. You can use this brigandine armor for: SCA HEMA Larp Stage performances Medieval festivals Reenactment events Made-to-measure brigandine armour is completely handcrafted. The length of brigandine is under knee. The cuts from the front and from the rear provide with a good mobility as for the mounted knights, so for infantrymen. Leather fastenings with buckles are placed on the back of armor, so chest and belly completely covered with plates that gu...

This model of brigandine was typical for the Spanish region of XV century. Such brigand armor was actively used by knights and common foot soldiers before the full-plate armor has appeared. Design of this plates’ armor is based on the brigandine pattern from the scientific publication "The riders of the war. European Cavalry" by Aleksinsky, Zhukov, Butyagin, Korovkin, 2005 year. You can use this brigandine body armor for: SCA HEMA Larp Stage performances Medieval festivals Reenactment events Made-to-measure medieval body protection is completely handcrafted. We use personal parameters and regards of each customer to make such battle armor. Plates&nbs...

Coat of plates’ armor in LARP and fantasy style (3x3 plates) or  Bree elder’s brigandine Where the Great West Road meets the Greenway, to the northeast from the Shire and to the south from Fornost ruins, which was a capital of Arnor, in the middle of the deserted wastelands, Bree lays around the big hill – the largest human settlement to the west from the Misty Mountains. The Men of Bree were brown-haired, broad, and rather short, cheerful and independent: they belonged to nobody but themselves; but they were more friendly and familiar with Hobbits, Dwarves, Elves, and other inhabitants of the world about them than was (or is) usual with Big People. According to their...