Visby brigandine (coat of plates) 1361

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Product description

The brigandine or coat of plates is a replica of an original from 1361, discovered in a mass grave in Visby on the Swedish island of Gotland. On 22 July 1361, King Valdemar IV of Denmark attacked the Swedish island of Gotland. Valdemar's army consisted of experienced professional soldiers, whilst the troops defending Visby were mainly armed militia. Some 600 years later, archaeologists discovered a mass grave where fallen members of this armed militia had been dumped and buried. The grave reveals the grim reality of 14th-century warfare and offers distinctive insights into how 'ordinary people' armed and armoured themselves during 14th-century conflicts. Various examples of this brigandine have been found. They were crafted from steel plates covered with leather, forming a steel-leather armour, and were likely worn over a gambeson. In the 13th century, this type of coat of plates was worn over mail by European aristocracy. Like the original, this brigandine is constructed from multiple metal plates attached to the leather backing with rivets. The leather straps at the back permit easy adjustment for a better fit. This brigandine offers good protection during reenactment battles and is well-suited to creating an authentic reproduction of a late 13th, 14th, or early 15th-century foot soldier.
Product details
Product details:
Material: steel, suede leather
Steel thickness: 1.4 mm
Max. Chest circumference: 115 cm
Torso height: 105 cm
Weight: 8.25 kg
Based on a historic original
Shipment weight (grams): 10000

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Visby brigandine (coat of plates) 1361
Visby brigandine (coat of plates) 1361
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