german cuirass and back plate 15th century Zelf reenactment materiaal maken and can also be worn

and can also be worn as a scarf

durable vegetable-tanned leather

which literally means "long sword" in German

The belt is well crafted and presents a fine example of Celtic decoration

german cuirass and back plate 15th century Zelf reenactment materiaal maken and can also be wornCuirasses of this type were developed in the late Gothic style (14401500), characterised by sharp, highly decorative shapes. The design follows Burgundian fashion, ending at the thighs like a fashionable doublet. Cuirasses of this style were often paired with chainmail voiders, a chainmail collar (standard or bishop's mantle), and a chainmail skirt (gousset). Arms and legs were fully armoured, and the style was complemented with pointed sabatons,