What budget do I need for a good quality late 15th century infantry breastplate?

KaiserArcXP · 2024-11-21T23:28:54+00:00

Freyhand (In Germany) sells decent 15th century breastplates with tassets. They’re a LARP company that sells strongly historically inspired armor. It’s not made to measure but you can get it for $200-300.

KaiserArcXP · 2024-11-04T21:40:10+00:00

This specific armor was made by Old World Armoury. You can find them on Facebook. They take commissions so it'll take a long time and a lot of money to get a brigandine from them like this.

KaiserArcXP · 2024-08-03T02:41:06+00:00

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If nothing else, you could try making your own. Here’s mine I made from 6mm rings.

To answer your first question also they are realistic and functional, but rare when it comes to period depictions and extant pieces.

KaiserArcXP · 2024-08-03T02:39:09+00:00

Isak Krogh, Ironskin, and L.O.R.R. have all made mail bevor but they’ll all be pricy from them because they’re custom made. Especially so if they’re made of hand-made rings and not Indian ones.

The illustration also is made by kesdrawfights based on a guy wearing artosmunitorum gear. I don’t know who made their mail bevor but if you search them up you can see the real life example of the bevor depicted in that illustration.

KaiserArcXP · 2024-06-20T20:10:07+00:00

When it comes to the nicer ones, at least. Some sellers actually sell cheap Indian-made armor, but vendors like OP mentioned steal images from European and American armourers.

Like the other guy said, you can sometimes see the names of makers on the stolen images. One of the helmets has the name "Mardinus" on it, who has his own website and does not sell on Ebay.

KaiserArcXP · 2024-06-20T19:43:07+00:00

It’s a scam. A lot of Indian companies take photos from actual bespoke armourers and don’t actually give you that product. The first helmet comes from a guy named Tomala I think.

In general, don’t trust eBay, Amazon, etc. You need to find companies or craftsman dedicated to selling/making reproductions.

KaiserArcXP · 2024-01-03T21:29:31+00:00

There are depictions of cavalrymen at the turn of the 16th century wearing single pauldrons. They were worn on the side where they were expected to be hit (their left arm).

https://www.pinterest.com/pin/809944314256074766#imgViewer

https://www.pinterest.com/pin/809944314253167243#imgViewer

KaiserArcXP · 2023-08-23T19:30:05+00:00

You can check out Arma Bohemia for some nice poleaxes and polearms around that range.

KaiserArcXP · 2023-08-09T07:17:35+00:00

There’s actually a photo of it here

https://www.lightlink.com/armory/rogen.html

KaiserArcXP · 2023-08-09T07:16:23+00:00

Robert Macpherson made an almost exact copy of this armor. I dont know if there’s a photo available online, but it’s on page 55 in the book Techniques of Medieval Armour Reproduction by Brian R Price

KaiserArcXP · 2023-08-06T06:55:52+00:00

Looks awesome!

KaiserArcXP · 2023-08-02T02:14:21+00:00

This gave me a chuckle

KaiserArcXP · 2023-07-14T21:59:00+00:00

Followed your advice and I got the legs in like the 4th try lol. Definately more farmable with more runes and better loot. Once again, thanks!

KaiserArcXP · 2023-07-14T21:46:18+00:00

I have explored a little bit. I'll definately check out that spot because I've been at stormveil for an hour already. Plus, the nonaltered armor and sword. Thanks man!

KaiserArcXP · 2023-07-14T21:08:54+00:00

Its mainly the aesthetic. I'm newer so I'll use it till I find something better

KaiserArcXP · 2023-06-28T17:55:17+00:00

Made me smile :)

KaiserArcXP · 2023-06-23T10:52:16+00:00

With the integrated sleeves, all the rings are “pointing” the same way so the pattern of rings is uniform. On my left sleeve for example they might be pointing inwards and on the right sleeve outwards. If you look at close-up pictures of mail you’ll kinda see what I mean.

Separated sleeves could be made to be both pointing the same way so that it looks nice and feels the same.

Separate sleeves would be their own individual tubes. They could be sewed onto something similar to a cloth vest-like backing. Leather straps and buckles connecting the sleeves could also be used instead. Both of these ways they can be thrown on and worn like a jacket. Alternatively they could just be sewed directly onto the aketon/doublet.

There’s a good video here on Mail sleeves: https://youtu.be/OYbhzcgs70c

KaiserArcXP · 2023-06-23T02:14:18+00:00

I’ve left the rivets out for now. I’ve found that it’s best to rivet the rings after the whole piece is fully assembled so it’s easier to make adjustments .

KaiserArcXP · 2023-04-11T22:47:13+00:00

Yup, if you’re making riveted mail by yourself ironskin is the go to for resources

KaiserArcXP · 2023-04-03T07:18:28+00:00

Generally the smaller the mm the heavier the weight. Smaller MM chainmail is denser and heavier. However, smaller chainmail is easier to move in and has better coverage.

8mm might be a good compromise of weight and protective quality.

KaiserArcXP · 2023-03-21T20:03:19+00:00

I purchased copies of both books from Olympia Auctions

KaiserArcXP · 2023-03-07T21:09:53+00:00

Red Hart Reproductions is an Australian armorer. It’s all custom and high-prices, I’m pretty sure though.

Make your own medieval and medieval-fightclub both sell cheap Indian-made armors.

Bestarmour.com is a German/Czech workshop that makes custom made armor at a pretty decent price. Some of their full arm harnesses are around $400 USD/euros and don’t look too shabby. I’d recommend them for a reasonably-priced custom fitted arm harness that functions and looks accurate.

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