This brigandine collar armour is made from black leather with 18 gauge riveted steel plates.
Each collar features steel plates intricately riveted to leather. Compared to rigid steel gorges or collars this leather big collar provides an easy fit as it is flexible providing good movement.
The Medieval Leather Brigandine Collar serves not just as a striking accessory but also as a critical component of your armor. Whether you’re taking on the role of a fierce knight or a daring brigand, this collar enhances your outfit, adding character and authenticity to your portrayal. Perfect for cosplay, theater productions, or themed events, it’s sure to turn heads and garner admiration.
A brigandine is a style of armour made from leather with metal plates riveted into it. Medieval brigandines were influenced by the design of the coat of plates armour, which developed in the late 12th century. The development of brigandines began during the 14th century in the transitional period between mail and plate and continued in use until the 15th and 16th century.
During the 14th century both knights and men at arms wore brigandines which were generally fitted. However, as the design of plate armour became more effective and wide spread during the late 15th century the use of brigandine fell out of favour with the upper classes and continued to be commonly used by lower rank combatants such as archers and men at arms. The design also changed and the brigandine became less fitted and the size of the plates increased.
Unlike plate, which was expensive to manufacture and needed to be custom made to fit correctly, the design of a brigandine was simple enough for most soldiers to make and repair without the need for an experienced armourer. The smaller steel plates were cheaper and easier to make and the brigandine could be adjusted to pass onto other men at arms
Suitable for 14th and early 15th century Medieval re-enactment of lower class personas, LARP and SCA.
If used for reenactment a padded collar or gambeson will be required.
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