medieval italian cuirass backplate

medieval italian cuirass backplateThe cuirass and backplate are crafted after Italian originals from the late fourteenth and fifteenth centuries. Armour of this type was manufactured in Italy, but was also employed in other parts of Europe, including Germany. Originals are exhibited in various museums, such as Castel Coira, and may also be seen in the visual arts, such as the murals and paintings by Piero della Francesca from the fifteenth century. The armour reaches approximately to

pairing them with an undertunic

8 cm in length

The armour is constructed from steel lamellar plates that are sewn onto a solid black leather base

visor and bevor closed – combines a wide field of vision with full protection

or yellow with green

The mug has a handy ear for holding it and has been specially selected for its lighter colour

It is exceptionally practical in use

whilst also lending itself particularly well to use as a pirate shirt

This model is typical of the Middle Ages and may be regarded as a universal medieval dress

with a hardness of 50–55 HRC

they may also be utilised to protect historical leather-soled shoes from asphalt and gravel

these helmets were constructed from multiple pieces