Visby brigandine with fastenings on the back, 1361

Here is one of the authentic samples of brigandine that was recreated, basing on the materials of excavation of the Battle of Visby (Gotland, Sweden). This notable battle between forces of King Valdemar IV of Denmark and the Gutnish country yeomen on the 27 July 1361 year.

So-called Visby brigandine is one of the most popular models between reenactors. Brigandine pattern is designed by its historical analogue.

Made-to-measure brigandine is completely handcrafted. You give us your specific measures and wishes - we make you a completely custom brigandine that will bring you joy and comfort for a long time! 

You can use this brigandine armor for:

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

Leather belts for fastening are placed on the back of brigand armor. Front of the body is reliably protected with metal plates, riveted to the base of brigantine armour.

Base price includes following options:

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

We offer wool, suede, velvet or leather for cover layer of your medieval body armor. Plate for brigandine can be made of cold-rolled steel, stainless steel or titanium of different thickness.

Various fastenings and types of decoration are available for order in options. We can make an embroidery of your heraldic emblem on the brigandine, or decorate the bottom edge with fancy festoons. Brigandine or whole-hammered spaulders provide with protection of your shoulders.

If you choose half-coloured or quarter-coloured brigandine, please inform us via [email protected] , what colours you prefer and its exact disposition.

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

• Uncoloured (natural) wool for outer shell;
• Plates of cold-rolled steel 1.0 mm;
• Steel rivets;
• Black leather straps;
• Steel buckles;
• Straight bottom edge;
• M-size
• Decoration – no
• DIY – no

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 have a look at the most popular models of armour of medieval Europe: European brigandine of the XIV-XV centuries, brigandine of Spanish knight.

These closed-front plates’ body protection might be also interesting for you: brigandine with fastenings on the sides, brigandine of European knight, German knight brigand set.

We recommend you to use this medieval body armour with gambeson, brigandine arms and legs protection.

In category “Brigandines”, you can see all models that we offer for ordering. If you didn’t find any for your taste and wish, 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 how to choose a brigand body protection.

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