Buckles crossed at the softer leather midsection.
The armor fastened across the midsection, with gleaming gold inlays pronouncing the craftsmanship of the smith who fashioned the suit.
mnli hypothesis: The armor fastened across the midsection, with gleaming gold inlays pronouncing the craftsmanship of the smith who fashioned the suit. premise: Buckles crossed at the softer leather midsection.