Description
The Leather Brigandine (Coat of Plates Armour) made by Deepeeka is an accurate replica ornate based off historical research and authentic in its design. A brigandine, a form of body armour, is a cloth garment, generally canvas or leather, lined with small oblong steel plates riveted to the fabric. The form of the brigandine is essentially the same as the civilian doublet, though it is commonly sleeveless. However, depictions of brigandine armor with sleeves are known. Many brigandines appear to have had larger, somewhat ‘L-shaped’ plates over the lungs. The rivets, or nails, attaching the plates to the fabric are often decorated, being gilt or of latten and often embossed with a design. Brigandines were essentially a refinement of the earlier coat of plates, which developed in the late 12th century and typically were of simpler construction and used larger plates. It was commonly worn over a gambeson and mail shirt and it was not long before this form of protection was commonly used by soldiers ranging in rank from archers to knights.
This Leather Brigandine Armor is constructed from strongly-stitched suede and vegetable tanned leather; aluminum-riveted pads of thick leather fitted internally into the armor give it the appearance of steel plate brigandine armor without the weight that comes with it. A set of thick leather straps and buckles on the shoulders and sides of the armor adjust the fitting of the armor.
Please Note: Gambeson not included.
Adjustable to have an internal chest circumference of approximately 42” – 45” Made by Deepeeka
Historically accurate and authentic design
Made of hand-stitched leather
Suitable for reenactments, high-end costumes or collection, or a perfect gift
