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The cuirass is based on the S18 cuirass from the Churburg Armory. The original was crafted between 1370 and 1410, likely in Milan, and belonged to the Von Matsch family.
This type of cuirass is constructed in the Milanese style. Cuirasses in this style were produced from the early 15th century and can be seen in examples such as the famous Avant armour. This style was worn throughout Europe and was therefore not region-specific. Milanese armour is characterised by large, rounded, and unadorned plates. Common helmets worn with it included the sallet, armet, and barbute.
A full chainmail haubergeon was worn beneath Milanese armour. Whilst Milanese armour components were often worn as a complete suit of armour, individual pieces were sometimes employed separately. The faulds of this cuirass (the lamellar plates at the bottom) are attached with leather straps and are removable. The V-shaped plates on the chest provide additional protection against upward strikes aimed at the face.
The cuirass is constructed from 1.6 mm thick steel and features four segments. It fits a maximum chest circumference of 120 cm, including gambeson.
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