gothic arm armor 16th century Lijfje en korsetten and other Renaissance and Baroque

and other Renaissance and Baroque characters

This type of shield is based on originals depicted in the Bayeux Tapestry (1066)

The cheek flaps are fitted with rings

and the helmet may be fastened with a chin strap

It has a thickness of approx

gothic arm armor 16th century Lijfje en korsetten and other Renaissance and BaroqueThe later Gothic style (14401500) was characterised by sharp, highly decorated forms. These armours followed Burgundian fashion, featuring a breastplate that ended high on the thighs, similar to how the fashionable doublet was worn. Instead of a full hauberk, warriors wore chainmail voiders and a chainmail skirt, combined with long, pointed sabatons. This type of armour was often paired with a sallet and bevor, though gorgets and kettle hats were also