Brigandine

Part of Armor of Juhnvechteya
Brigandine is a form of body armor found throughout Juhnvechteya. Comprised of small iron plates riveted to a cloth, leather or canvas garment, it is most commonly used as a cuirass, though any type of armor may be made of brigandine. 
Evolving in the early 480s/330s JC/VC from the previous armored surcoats used by knights, the brigandine began as a knightly Armor, though it’s ease of production saw it become available to the lower classes as well. The name originated from its use by single-soldiers, often mercenaries, who due to its unique aspects could don it with ease. 
The term brigandine is used for a type of cuirass in particular, and a style of armor comprised of small metal plates and cloth in general. The cuirass typically takes a form similar to a civilian doublet or vest, though there are some with sleeves. The plates are small, and are riveted to a fronting, and occasionally a backing, of cloth to provide rigidity. This enables the brigandine to retain its protective qualities as well as maintain some flexibility. 
Brigandine is commonly considered a peasant’s Armor. 
The brigandine is worn by all classes, but primarily by peasants and sergeants, as it is the cheapest semi-rigid armor available. For the flexibility it provides, as well as the aesthetic value dyed brigandine adds to a harness, some knights choose to wear brigandine over rigid plate. This often takes the form of Cinelli Corazzina, essentially a rigid cuirass with some aspects of a brigandine.
Category:Armor of Juhnvechteya