Brigantine

Steel 1.5 mm Will fit on bicep circumference 44- 55 Brown skin 

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 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...

BROWN LEATHER PROTECTION OF UPPER PART OF ARM

Woolen brigandine with steel rivets .  Сotton lining. Inside are stainless steel plates 1mm Brigandine will fit on next measurements :  Chest circumference over padded protection : 103 – 109 cm  (40.5 – 42.9 inch) Waist circumference over padded protection : 86 -91 cm ( 33.8 - 35.8 inch) Total length of brigandine is 72 cm (28.34)

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...

Brigandine is kept in The Bavarian National Museum (Munich, Germany) and is dated 1360-1440 year. Despite of the fact that this model is made in classical Milanese style, brigandine was named after the place of its location. Such armour is typical protective gear of the knights of the XIII-XIV centuries. In the end of the XV century, generally archers and infantrymen were using this type of body armour. You can use this brigandine armor for: SCA HEMA Larp Stage performances Medieval festivals Reenactment events Made-to-measure brigandine is completely handcrafted. Making of this beautiful medieval armor takes 120 working hours (about three weeks), as every part is mad...

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...

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...

Ultra-functional segmented spaulders made from horizontal 1mm stainless steel plates is a good choice for battle. These magnificent steel strips assembled together by rivet-nails and attached to a best wool cover glued with canvas base. For added strength, the topmost segment forged, while the rest are bent. The structural feature of these shoulder pads consists in reamed lower plate’s holes, so in moving the shoulder “gathers” from top to bottom. Thus, we have achieved excellent mobility combined with full shoulder bone and bicep protection, which will be your serious advantage in battle. Spaulders equipped by leather belts with buckles for fastening around the upper ...

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...

This unique medieval body armor is created for everyone, who wants to be art and part in being of the first, who was called “knights”. Mounted fighters, privileged class of those, who does not harvest and plow, but whose duty is to fight, and whose clothing is an armor. Steel Mastery represents you reconstruction of “broigne” of one of the knights of Colletière, dated by the 1040-1080 years. We made it with love and do hope, you will like it too ;) Our body armor is based on the fragment of plate, which was found in the settlement Colletière and now is kept in the Musee Archeologique du Lac Paradru (France). Museum description tells us: “Few iron plates, often quite thin...

VISBY BRIDANDINE, TYPE III  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 movements. Reliable and easy construction of armor - numerous steel plates, riveted to leather or textile base, and seems like it likes being top dog again. ;) This a good, completely...

Women’s large-plate brigandine XIV-XV centuries. The Design of this women’s large-plate brigandine takes into account female anatomy. 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 Made-to-measure brigand body protection is completely handcrafted. Our artisans use individual parameters and regards of customer for manufacture. Design of this brigandine is notable for the use of large metal plates from the front and back. Brigandine has cotton lining.  *** Base price includes: ...

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. You can use this brigand armor for: SCA HEMA Larp Stage performances Medieval festivals Reenactment events Made-to-measure medieval brigandine is completely handcrafted. Leather belts with steel or cast bronze buckles for fastenings are placed on the sides of armor. You may easily put on t...

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...

Khatangu Degel is an Asian type of brigandine, which was very popular among Tatar-Mongol warriors in the Golden Horde. This model was widespread in XIV-XV centuries. It is very comfortable and provides with perfect protection during trainings, medieval fencing or buhurts. Three-holes plates are of 9*13 cm. Design is based on the images of plates, which were found in Iyi-Kulak hiding (Tuva) (Gorelik M.V. “Mongol-Tatar defensive armament in the XIV-XV centuries”). This medieval suit of armour includes several parts: Body part. It consists of back and front parts with cuts for better mobility. Two parts are fixed to each other with leather belts, installed on the shoulders an...

Single-layer gambeson with holnitens – soft version of medieval brigantine for LARP events and stage performances. Custom medieval 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.  If you are going to an event where you need to look cool and stylish... If you do not particularly plan to participate in tough fights with metal weapons... If you need a garb that is slim, lightweight, amazing looking, just the perfect brigantine imitation... Then this fake brigandine – gambeson with holnitens – is exactly what you need! This is just a single-layer gambeson...

Brigandine of a German knight of XIV century is a good alternative to chainmail. Such body armor was used as by common soldires, so by commanders and rich warriors. This model of brigandine is based on the scientific publication "The riders of the war. European Cavalry" by Aleksinsky, Zhukov, Butyagin, Korovkin, 2005 year. You can use this brigandine armor for: SCA HEMA Larp Stage performances Medieval festivals Reenactment events Fastenings are placed on the sides and shoulders of armor. These strong leather belats with steel or cast bronze buckles allow comfortable wearing and fastening without external assistance. Brigandine has cotton lining.  B...

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. 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.  This medieval suit of armor includes several parts: Mid-thigh length jacket with leather belts for fastening on the sides; Two-part skirt for thigh protection. It is attached to th...