During the Medieval Era, an army had two types of defense, the mounted soldier and the foot soldiers. Foot soldiers were equally as important as the mounted and needed a fair amount of protection as well.
This body armour is an example of what was worn at this time. This half armour covered the chest region as well as the back. The legs were left open for easy movement. This piece is secured at the shoulders by a leather strap.
The armour is made from a polished steel and has a segmented waist that also provides a comfortable range of movement.
