The chest is, without a doubt, the largest target on a body going into battle. Luckily, if you shopped at Medieval Armour beforehand, you'll already have an edge in the form of steel body armour. Fully protected by the steel cuirass or harness of your choice, you can advance into the enemy ranks without fear, knowing that your torso is well-protected by layers of steel armour. We offer a wide selection of fully functional body armour that is designed to not only keep you safe, but replicate the look and feel of various historic and medieval classes of warriors, ranging from Roman soldiers to classic knights in their shining plate armour. Our steel body armour comes in different shapes and forms, ranging from a typical steel breastplate or steel cuirass to the much-needed steel backplate, which when worn together wraps your torso in a complete layer of steel (or steel and leather, depending on the backplate chosen). Being made from steel, this is battle ready armour, making it perfect as both LARP armour (live action roleplay) and as SCA body armour. This steel armour comes in various different styles, ranging from classic medieval armour fit for any soldier to the gothic armour of later medieval knights, down to the classic Roman lorica segmentas that were favored by soldiers in the Roman Legion. Fully functional and incredibly detailed, the steel body armour you'll find here at Medieval Armour is just the protection you need when you're planning to walk onto the field of battle, whether you're doing so for a stated production, a grand LARP battle, or even a reenactment with live or blunted blades!
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.
Any knight would be proud to wear the stylish and functional Steel European Breastplate. Featuring a historic design, this breastplate has decorative ridges and folds in its construction, adding elegance to this plate armour piece.
Use the Pikeman Cuirass as the base for your next historic look. Including a breastplate, backplate, and attached tassets, this partial plate armour set offers great protection alongside its classic and versatile medieval style.
The Greeks, and later the Romans, often idealized physical perfection, and nothing shows this as clearly as the Royal Muscle Cuirass. This cuirass depicts a sculpted male torso in blackened steel, while featuring brass ornamentation.
The muscle cuirass, known also as the heroic cuirass for its statuesque look, often features what the Greeks considered to be the height of physical perfection. The Brass Muscle Armour is a perfect example of this favored cuirass.
Any warrior knows that the quickest way to ones heart is directly through the ribs, and that is what makes a breastplate so important! This Medieval Templar Breastplate offers a good defense and also some unique style for your look, too.
Any warrior knows that the quickest way to ones heart is directly through the ribs, and that is what makes a breastplate so important! This Medieval Kings Breastplate offers a good defense and also some unique style for your look, too.
As weapons of the middle ages became more advanced and armor became more common, armies began fielding soldiers that wore this 15th Century Foot Soldier Half Armour, instead of the once-typical padded and chainmail protections.
The Muscle Cuirass is an example of classic Greek armour that would have been favored by any Greek warrior going into battle. The sculpted look of the armour was not only highly effective, but it also enhanced a warriors appearance.
The European Breastplate is one of the most essential parts of a suit of armor. It protects most of the bodies vital organs. In fact, breastplates are so important, they were used all the way into World War I.
The armor of choice when it came to the 15th century soldier was a marked improvement from earlier eras. After all, this 15th Century European Cuirass certainly looks like effective armor, one that would afford a great deal of defense.
The Roman Lorica Segmentata is solidly constructed in 18 gauge steel and based on an original piece. This Lorica Segmentata will fit chest sizes up to 44 Inches (over garments). Fittings are authentically styled and cast in brass.