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Product description
In the early 16th century, a new style of armour emerged in England under the Tudors, which would go on to influence armour design throughout Europe. King Henry VIII commissioned specialised armorers from France, Italy, and the Holy Roman Empire to work together for his court. This collaboration resulted in the distinctive Greenwich style. This type of peascod cuirass was influenced by that artistic style and was worn by the European aristocracy. The pronounced peascod shape helped to deflect blows and even bullets from early firearms.
This 16th-century replica peascod cuirass features rope-like edges, a typical characteristic of armour from this period. It consists of a breastplate and a backplate. Crafted from approximately 1.6 mm thick steel, it is well-suited to light or limited combat reenactment.
The interior of the cuirass is blackened for improved corrosion resistance, and the edges of the neck, armholes, and lower rim are rounded for comfort. The two halves of the armour are fastened around the body with adjustable leather straps and buckles, securely riveted at shoulder height and along the sides of the backplate.
