Leather Brigandines from Dark Knight Armoury

Brigandines were armour that was used in Europe for the 13th to the 15th century. Leather brigandines are a sleeveless vest, with steel plates or leather plates inside of a cloth or leather suede. Our leather brigandines allows re-enactors flexabiltiy while providing protection to the upper body. Our leather brigandines are made of 13/15 ounce armour grade leather and come in colors black or brown. If you are looking for a coat of plates or a durable leather brigandine, Dark Knight armoury is your number one source for quality leather armour. Brigandines were commonly worn over a gambeson and a chainmail shirt. This form of protection was commonly used by soldiers ranging in rank from archers to knights, most used by Men-at-arms. Most wore a brigandine, along with plate arm and leg protection, as well as a helmet.