Functional Steel Breastplates from Dark Knight Armoury
Steel Breastplates are great to wear over a chainmail hauberk for extra protection. You can wear a steel breastplate alone or pair it with a matching backplate. Our Breastplates and Backplates are very simple in style so they go with just about any era or period. Some versions have attached tassets for upper thigh protection. If you are looking for a set of Medieval armour that comes with a breastplate and backplate, check out our Functional Cuirasses below.
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. Price: $145.00
This is a basic Medieval style backplate which is made from 16 gauge steel. This piece is specifically meant to go with the Standard Breastplate or the Standard Breastplate with Tassets. Price: $175.00
This is a basic Medieval style breastplate which is made from 16 gauge steel. This is a very versatile piece and has a simple design, so it will go with many different looks. Price: $175.00
This is a basic Medieval style breastplate with tassets which is made from 16 gauge steel. This is a very versatile piece and has a simple design, so it will go with many different looks. Price: $286.00