Steel lamellar armour with D-shaped lamellae

Steel lamellar armour with D-shaped lamellae, widely used throughout the Middle Ages by the peoples of Eastern Europe.

This armour is one of the most representative pieces of equipment of the Varangian Guard and the cataphracts.

It is made from 1 mm thick steel lamellae, with vegetable-tanned cowhide for the reinforcements.

The lacing is done with 3 mm round leather thongs for maximum strength.

This armour is supplied as a kit with all the parts and tools needed to make it. The assembly manual supplied with it will guide you step by step.

The kit lets you choose between 4 different ways of assembling the breastplate: mounted or on foot, symmetrical or alternating. The additional options (colour, leather reinforcement, spaulders, tassets) make your piece fully customisable.

This kit is made for sizes S to M (110 cm maximum waist) and weighs 5.5 kg. For larger sizes, additional lamellae are available.