15e eeuwse brigandine Leeds Rapierriemen and optimal protection

and optimal protection

these boots became so popular that the debated poulaine laws were introduced in 1450

Met de opkomst van vuurwapens verloren ze echter hun nut

Pas in de veertiende en vijftiende eeuw ging men dit zwaard massaal gebruiken

15e eeuwse brigandine Leeds Rapierriemen and optimal protectionThis brigandine is a replica of an original displayed at the Royal Armouries, Leeds. Medieval brigandines were a refinement of the earlier coat of plates, which began to appear in the 13th century. These were generally simpler in construction, with larger metal plates. Early brigandines appeared toward the end of the 14th century and remained popular during the transitional period between the chainmail hauberk and full plate armor. They were used