Product description
In the early 16th century, a new style of armor emerged in England under the Tudors, which would go on to influence armor design throughout Europe. King Henry VIII commissioned specialized armorers from France, Italy, and the Holy Roman Empire to work together for his court. This collaboration resulted in the distinctive Greenwich style. This type of peascod cuirass was influenced by that artistic style and was worn by the European aristocracy. The pronounced peascod shape helped to deflect blows and even bullets from early firearms.
This 16th-century replica peascod cuirass features rope-like edges, a typical characteristic of armor from this period. It consists of a breastplate and a backplate. Made from approximately 1.6 mm thick steel, it is suitable for light or limited combat reenactment.
The interior of the cuirass is blackened for improved corrosion resistance, and the edges of the neck, armholes, and lower rim are rounded for comfort. The two halves of the armor are fastened around the body with adjustable leather straps and buckles, securely riveted at shoulder height and along the sides of the backplate.
