An excellent example of German armour from around 1460-1500, the 15th Century German Cuirass combines ostentation, beauty, and protection into an eye-catching design. The steel cuirass features faulds hanging from the breastplate, offering additional protection to the thighs of the wearer. Corrugation adds detail to the gothic armour, and leather straps help to fasten the design. When you are designing specific period look for your next LARP event or historical re-enactment, be sure to check out this excellent steel armour!
Please note that steel thickness may vary slightly due to the handcrafted methods used in the manufacture of this item.
This is a final sale item and cannot be returned.
Key Features:
- Displays 15th century gothic styling
- Features corrugated detail
- Offers protection to torso and thighs
- Great for LARP and re-enactment use
Materials:
- Made from 18 gauge steel
Care Instructions:
- This armour will arrive to you covered in protective oil. While this oil can be removed, it must be replaced with another protective maintenance product to protect your steel armour from rusting. Occasional oiling is necessary for the proper maintenance of this armour. When storing this armour, protect it from oxidation by coating it with machine oil. For more on how to protect and maintain your steel armour, check out our guide on Taking Care of Steel Armour.
Nathan Keysor (verified owner) –
I would have given this 5 stars because it is nice quality. The glaring error on the set I received is that the breast plate and backplate don’t match up at all probably fixable with some mallet work but not something I should have to do.