german cuirass and back plate 15th century Zelf reenactment materiaal maken The Matres (Latin 'Mothers') were

The Matres (Latin 'Mothers') were goddesses worshipped across North and West Europe from the 1st to the 5th century AD

the guard and pommel have a rough-forged finish that looks as though it were forged in an authentic dwarf smithy

it is well-suited to pairing with a coat

The belt is well crafted and presents a fine example of Celtic decoration

on the chest

german cuirass and back plate 15th century Zelf reenactment materiaal maken The Matres (Latin 'Mothers') wereCuirasses of this type were developed in the late Gothic style (14401500), characterised by sharp, highly decorative shapes. The design follows Burgundian fashion, ending at the thighs like a fashionable doublet. Cuirasses of this style were often paired with chainmail voiders, a chainmail collar (standard or bishop's mantle), and a chainmail skirt (gousset). Arms and legs were fully armoured, and the style was complemented with pointed sabatons,