Even with the gambeson and a mail shirt, a fighter was not as well protected as
a warrior with plate armor. However, plate armor could be expensive. The
brigandine filled this gap very well. This suede leather garment has small steel
plates riveted between the outer shell and the lining. This kind of construction
made it easy enough for a soldier to make and repair his own armor without
needing the high skill of an armorer.
Weighing only 6 lbs., it is very flexible and does not restrict movement.
Commonly worn over a gambeson and mail shirt, it was not long before this form
of protection was in wide use with fighters from knight to archer. Our vision has
three buckles one each side for great versatility in fit. Aprrox. 32" long. Choose
black or brown leather shell. S/M (fits chest size to 38") or L/XL (fits chest size to
48") Click here to view the size chart.
a warrior with plate armor. However, plate armor could be expensive. The
brigandine filled this gap very well. This suede leather garment has small steel
plates riveted between the outer shell and the lining. This kind of construction
made it easy enough for a soldier to make and repair his own armor without
needing the high skill of an armorer.
Weighing only 6 lbs., it is very flexible and does not restrict movement.
Commonly worn over a gambeson and mail shirt, it was not long before this form
of protection was in wide use with fighters from knight to archer. Our vision has
three buckles one each side for great versatility in fit. Aprrox. 32" long. Choose
black or brown leather shell. S/M (fits chest size to 38") or L/XL (fits chest size to
48") Click here to view the size chart.
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