Product description
This breastplate is made in the style of the famous mid 14th century suit of armor of Churburg castle in the north of Italy. It consists of a main plate that protects the front of the torso, and smaller articulated plates that cover the sides. The Churburg suit of armor is representative of the plate armor style of northern Italy in the middle to late 14th century. It was not a full plate design like the styles of the 15th century, instead the plate armor pieces were intended to be worn over a full hauberk and provide additional protection for the chest and the arms. The chestplate has a steel thickness of 1,6 mm, making it suitable for reenactment battles. Due to its construction it can be adjusted to your size easily.
Details:
Material: Steel, leather, brass, quilted cotton & linen blend
Steel thickness: 1,6 mm
Weight: approx. 6000 gr
Based on a historical original
Shipment weight (g): 10000 *
This item is produced in limited quantities only. This means that every piece is unique. Sizes & finish may vary lightly from piece to piece.
Maintenance & care
Prevent rust and corrosion by oiling your armour regularly. Remove rust easily with black sandpaper.
Choosing the size that fits you best
Add 3,5 cm to your head circumference if you wear an arming cap under your helmet.
Add 2,5 cm to your head circumference if you wear a chainmail coif under your helmet.
Add 6 cm to your head circumference if you wear both an arming cap and a chainmail coif under your helmet.
Attaching armour & chainmail
To attach your armour or chainmail securely, you can attach leather laces to your gambeson and fasten these to your armour / chainmail. The armour thus remains in position during a fight.
When packaging this item, we exclusively use 100% recycled plastic and recycled paper/cardboard from FSC certified forests. We reuse a large part of the material directly without the intervention of a recycling process.
Recycle the material by separating your waste:
1. Cardboard: separate or reuse your paper.
2. Plastic cushions, clothing bags and plastic tape: separate or reuse your plastic. If possible, pierce the cushions with a volume reduction needle.
3. Paper packaging for jewelry and small items: these have a plastic inner layer. Remove these, then separate your paper and plastic.
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