Brigantine

Why has an awesome brigandine armor set from Steel Mastery been chosen as body protection by someone as authoritative and knowledgeable as Shad? Because Shad knows what matters. He understands the subject and chooses the best – our armor. Set consists of 3 items: First of all, it is – undoubtedly – an immortal classic Chalkis brigandine type II, late XIV - early XV centuries. At all rates, Chalkis is not only a reliable and simple brigandine proven over the centuries but is always a good choice for a real man and a connoisseur of historical reconstruction.  Secondly, it’s our awesome сovered segmented spaulders – big, reliable, and damn gorgeous. Seriously, not...

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...

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...

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 ...

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 ...

Women’s large-plate brigandine XIV-XV centuries. The Design of this women’s large-plate brigandine takes into account female anatomy. 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.  Warriors from all military branches were wearing similar model of body armor. You can use this brigandine armor for: SCA HEMA Larp Stage performances Medieval festivals Reenactment events Our artisans use individual parameters and regards of customer for manufacture. Design of this brigandine is notable for the use of larg...

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...

The Flanders Brigandine (1430-1450).  The Flanders Brigandine was a type of body armor characterized by its distinctive construction. Unlike full plate armor, which consisted of large, interlocking metal plates, the brigandine was composed of smaller, overlapping metal plates attached to a fabric or leather base. The plates were meticulously arranged and sewn onto a sturdy cloth or leather foundation. The overlapping plates provided excellent protection against various forms of attacks while allowing for a certain degree of flexibility and mobility. The number of plates and their arrangement could vary, resulting in different levels of protection and weight. Base price...

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...

Brigandine was the most popular type of body protection before the full-plate armour appeared. This model of medieval brigandine was typical for the Spanish knights and European soldiers of the XIV-XV centuries. This type of body plates’ armor is based on the brigandien 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 body armor for: SCA HEMA Larp Stage performances M...

Brigandine with fastenings on the sides was one of the most wide-spread type of plates’ body protection among all military groups during the centuries, while it's not been displaced with medieval plate armor. design allows comfortable wearing without any help and good protective qualities during the fight provides full protection for the chest and back whole chest or back can be embellished with the emblem without covering it with fasteners plates of brigandine are overlapped brigandine has cotton lining  You can use this brigandine armor for: SCA HEMA Larp Stage performances Medieval festivals Reenactment events Base price includes fo...

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...

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...

Brigandine spaulders of plates 7x7 cm (2,8x2,8 in)

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 ...

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...

The design of this fabulously beautiful women’s large-plate brigandine takes into account female anatomy (shape of hourglasses). 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.  Design of this brigandine is notable for the use of large metal plates from the front and back. You can use this brigandine armor for: SCA HEMA Larp Stage performances Medieval festivals Reenactment events 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...

Chalkis (Chalkida) is town on Greek island Euboea, which was Venetian settlement in the 1209-1470 years. Large-plate brigandine was found in the Castle of Chalkis, and had taken the same name - Chalkis brigandine. European knights were using such brigandine from the 80’s of the XIV century to the early XV century. Now fragments of brigandine are kept in Metropolitan Museum (New York, USA). This model of medieval brigandine with skirt is very popular among modern reenactors of the XIV-XV centuries, because of few benefits: Such brigandine is easy in making; It is very comfortable plates’ armour. Leather belts with steel or brass buckles on the shoulders and from the front...

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...

The Khatangu-degel spaulders armor is a stunning piece of armor that is steeped in Mongolian history and tradition. The spaulders, which are shoulder plates designed to protect the wearer's upper arms and shoulders, are a key component of the Khatangu-degel armor. Crafted by the skilled artisans at Steel Mastery, the Khatangu-degel spaulders are a faithful recreation of the spaulders worn by the legendary Mongolian warrior, Khatangu-degel. They are made using traditional techniques and materials, ensuring that they are as authentic and true to history as possible. What makes the Khatangu-degel spaulders so special is not only their historical accuracy, but also their stunning design.&n...