Leather brigandine of the early XV century

Leather brigandine was popular among the warriors in the early XV century. Soldiers, who took participation in close fights, preferably used such medieval body armor, as leather is very firm and durable material. 

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 functional leather armor for:

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

The front side of leather battle armor consists of two parts, the same as back one. There are belts with buckles for fastening from the front of the brigandine. Skirt has five sections and doesn't hinder movements during the fighting.

Plates of brigand armor are overlapped. Brigandine doesn’t have lining, so plates are not covered. 

Base price includes following options:

1. Black leather for outer shell;
2. Plates of cold-rolled steel 1.0 mm;
3. Steel rivets;
4. Black leather straps;
5. Steel nickel-plated buckles;
6. Straight bottom edge;
7. XS-size;
8. No decoration

In options, we offer you to choose type and thickness of plates, for example, cold-rolled, hammered or stainless steel, or titanium. Leather of red and brown color are also available for order. Bottom edge can be trimmed with leather cord by your wish.

Main photo shows medieval knight’s armour with following options:

• Black leather for outer shell;
• Plates of cold-rolled steel 1.0 mm;
• Steel rivets;
• Black leather straps;
• Brass buckles;
• Straight bottom edge;
• L-size

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

1. Custom-made high-quality body protection, made of natural material by your individual parameters;
2. Reliability and comfortable wearing for years;
3. Product made by experienced tailors and artisans, who really know how to make a good armor;
4. Convenient payment systems (Paypal, Skrill, Visa, MasterCard, American Express);
5. Flexible return system in case if you don’t like an item.

Please also have a look at other models with belts on the shoulders (they may be manufactured of leather as well): European brigandine of the XIV-XV centuries, Chalkis brigandine type II. 

Category “Leather armor” might be interesting for you, if you need fantasy or battle body protection of top-quality leather.

We recommend wearing of such medieval body armour over the padded gambeson. Brigandine arms and legs protection will be perfect addition.

In section “Brigandines”, you can see all models of brigandines for sale. If you didn’t find any for your taste, wish and needs, 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 choosing of a brigand body protection.

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