Steel Gustav Breastplate
$107.00
The Steel Gustav Breastplate is an excellent option for LARPers and re-enactors just starting to build up their armour collection. The steel breastplate features a design that can apply to many different character types. The medieval breastplate also works great for Renaissance fairs and other historical events. Three inflexible pieces compose the steel body armour. The middle part features sloping edges and rivet decoration for a striking look. A pair of buckled leather straps cross in the back, allowing adjustments to the fit. We recommend wearing a gambeson or other padded arming wear for increased comfort.
Looking for the matching pieces of this armour? Create the complete look with our Gustav Full Armour Outfit (OUTFIT-M17), which includes the Steel Gustav Breastplate alongside the other pieces of this armour set.
Please be aware that this armour is handmade, and it can be thicker than listed here. As such, it is intended mainly for costuming, light reenactment, and LARP.
Key Features:
- Displays a shiny metal finish
- Features riveted detailing
- Worn with leather straps
- Excellent chest protection
- Great for live action roleplaying
Materials:
- Crafted 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.
| Width | Overall Length | |
|---|---|---|
| One Size | 21.25 inches | 18 inches |
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sirlanceval (verified owner) –
Excellent breastplate with a quick buyer’s guide!
I received this a few days back and was pretty apprehensive at first, as it seemed like the straps were nowhere near close to fitting me. I’m 6’1 and 145 lbs so if anything I was thinking it’d be huge on me. I bought this with the rest of the Gustav Armor Set, which I’ll leave a review on once I’m done here. The straps aren’t worn in an X pattern, but instead in an H shape, like putting on a backpack… backwards! There, it can be easily adjusted at the sides with its buckles, and you’re good to go! It’s at the perfect height for a breastplate, and allows for full mobility as expected for chest armor. Not having a backplate is honestly such a nice change of pace, as I’m always used to a full cuirass. Now I can comfortably lay down and let my gambeson be my person-shaped mattress without the discomfort of a backplate pushing into me. I bought this with the Arthur Canvas Gambeson, and it fits like a charm. I’ve worn the Arthur Suede Gambeson before too, and it fits that just as well! Hope this helps anyone else who buys it, can’t recommend this enough! 😀