Product description
Cuirasses like this were developed in the late Gothic style (1440–1500). The Gothic style was characterized by sharp, highly decorative shapes. The design of this type of cuirass follows Burgundian fashion, ending at the thighs like a fashionable doublet. Cuirasses of this style were often combined with chainmail voiders, a chainmail collar (standard or bishop’s mantle), and a chainmail skirt (gousset). Arms and legs were fully armored, and this style was paired with pointed sabatons, which mimicked the shape of poulaines from contemporary fashion.
Gothic armors were often worn with a sallet and bevor, although the kettle helm remained popular.
This cuirass features an integrated plackart, providing extra strength at the lower front, creating the characteristic central ridge. For enhanced mobility, it has faulds (articulated plates) at the front and culets (articulated plates at the rear), allowing better leg movement—especially useful when riding. At the bottom of the faulds, this cuirass is equipped with tassets to provide additional protection for the upper thighs.
