Product description
This breastplate is based on various 15th-century museum pieces and on several depictions in paintings by Italian masters. This type of cuirass is made in the Milanese style. Breastplates in this style were produced from the early 15th century and worn by infantry until the 16th century. This style was popular throughout Europe and was therefore not region-specific. The Milanese armor style is recognizable by the large, rounded, and unadorned shapes of the armor plates. Helmets commonly worn included the sallet, armet, and barbute. A full chainmail hauberk was worn under a Milanese armor. Milanese armor components were often worn as a full suit of armor, but sometimes only individual pieces were used.
This breastplate is made from 1.6 mm thick steel. It has a bell-shaped lower edge, providing protection to the upper thighs as well. This breastplate can easily be combined with other armor components and is fastened to the body with straps. The cuirass is equipped with faulds (the lamellae at the bottom of the cuirass), which allow extra freedom of movement for the legs.
It fits a chest circumference of up to 120 cm (measured with padding).
