The Armour Archive

well met my fellow armorers,

I long while back I saw a leather sectional breast plate with a center opening made in leather by Master Cadwallen. I was wondering if any had a pattern or documentation on this type of armor. I dont believe the leather is period but I was thinking it would go good in my 14th cent french kit as backup armor when the seg. glob. breast get a bit hot at estrella. basically what im looking for is something that can be worn under a jupon and still keep the wasp waisted look OR worn over the gambison and have a bit of anacronism with tooled leather work and some latin.. basically I want a rounded belly with the bottom setting right on my floating ribs and the back plate will be well contoured to my spine.

I've been working on the pattern but wanted to see if any had done this in the past and if they ran into any problems.

My e-mail didnt get to MAster cad but if he sees this Id like to discuss his breast kit in green leather on his web page.

Samuel,
I got a kit from Master Cad for that brig. The inspiration (for me)came from the painting of St. Michael, in a red velvet covered front opening globose, I am hoping that Adam of WMA sees this and can link to the photo as my copy has dissapeared into the high technology ether. The back plate is actually a brig design, mine has 9 pieces. I attached the fauld to the back and breast a bit too tightly and consequently it is rather difficult to bend over and touch my toes, or pick the helm up off the ground. For the most part I like it, it is light and airy, compared to my lamellar. Warning <very small whisper> it is actually plastic under the leather</whisper> Mine is (guessing here) quarter or 3/8 inch abs, clearly formed around something of the appropriate shape while quite hot. Hope this helps, e-mail me if you want more details.
-Thaddeus

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Have you seen the one by Agincourt Armoury? It looks fantastic, too. With metal or plastic plates.

Thorgrim was actually contemplating making one with parts from rough from the hammer a while back, maybe he could give some further insight, I think this was actually a corrianza though).



[This message has been edited by Bertram Entwessell (edited 11-30-2000).]

I have recieved information from Agincourt armory.


Sir Goeffrey is very knowedgable and very affiable to helping others.

those seeking armor would do well to bring him business.....



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Lord Samuel De Grac'e
Baronial Guard of Dragonsspine in the Kingdom of the OUTLANDS!!!