pikemen breastplate Zelf mes maken The “beard” — the downward

The “beard” — the downward extension of the blade — provided a larger cutting surface without increasing the weight of the axe

It is made of several steel plates overlapping each other and is riveted with replica rivets

They prevented over-penetration on a thrust

bowls and cups are found with the most varied decorations

pikemen breastplate Zelf mes maken The “beard” — the downwardThis cuirass clearly shows influences of the late Greenwich style. Around the late 16th century, tassets were often made wider to provide greater protection for the upper thighs. This eliminated the need to pair the cuirass with heavy leg armor, making it more practical, especially for infantry use. Cuirasses like this were primarily worn by pikemen and were often combined with morions or cabassets, pikemens helmets, or sometimes burgonets. Such armor