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Half Armour
Plate armour was the pinnacle in the personal protection field in the Middle Ages. It provided very good protection against cutting as well as firearms. It was made from overlapping plates and had several different parts. The disadvantage was the relatively high weight and a certain clumsiness. Therefore, the so-called half-armour became more popular.
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Medieval Plate Armour Makers: Forgotten Craft, or an Opportunity?
Historical armor
It would seem that the golden age of the makers of plate armour has ended with the emergence of firearms. However, the craft has not completely disappeared. What changes has armour making process undergone since the earliest times? Why are people…
