VISBY BRIGANDINE, TYPE III 

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 handcrafted knight armor will take a worthy place at your armor wardrobe and always be a good choice for SCA, HEMA, LARP and reenactment events, as well as medieval festivals and stage performances.

Here are some photos from the production process

 Base price brigandine armor includes following options:

• Wool as outer fabric;
• No lining fabric; 
• Plates of cold-rolled steel 1.0 mm; 
• Steel finding rivets; 
• Black leather straps; 
• Steel nickel-plated buckles; 
• Straight bottom edge; 
• XS-size; 
• No decoration 

You think it is too modest. No problem, additional options allow to make a variety of changes and create your own unique model of brigandine armor:

• Type, size and thickness of brigandine plates, metal type (stainless steel or titanium);
• Material of brigandine outer layer (cotton, wool, leather, velvet, suede, even brocade);
• Decoration (festoons, embroidery, brass breast plate, decorative rivets and buckles…).

If you choose any unusual model, material, color or pattern, please contact us via email [email protected]

Look how skillfully your brigantine can be decorated!

Benefits, which you’ll get, if you buy Visby brigandine armour at Steel Mastery: 

- Custom-made armor, made of 100% natural wool, cotton and canvas fabrics, steel and leather by your individual parameters; 

- Reliability and comfortable wearing for years; 

- Product made by blacksmiths with over 15 years experience; 

- Convenient payment systems (PayPal, Skrill, Visa, MasterCard, American Express); 

- Rework your order at our own expense or do a full refund in case if you don’t like an item.

Check out these models of brigandine armor with fastenings on the back: Visby brigandine with fastenings on the back, 1361 and Brigandine of European knight: 13-14th century also. 

Don’t forget to choose a Gambison or Padded armour set under your brigand armor and one of stylish medieval belts over it.

In section Brigandines, you can see all models of brigandine body protection that we offer for ordering. If you still did not find any for your taste and wish, please send us photo and description of the required model and we will make it for you.

Video review of the custom logo for this brigandine :