14th Century Kusnacht Brigandine

This beautiful 14th-century brigandine is inspired directly by the famous Kusnacht Brigandine found in a Switzerland Castle. It is one of the most well-known 14th-century Brigandines and one of the most popular nowadays, not only in medieval tournaments and battlefields but also in Behourd and jousting.

And there is little question why because the clever design of the original that we have been directly emulating offers an extremely high level of protection and enhanced mobility. All the plates overlap each other, allowing the brigandine to diffuse any blow on the torso of the fighter in an efficient way and supporting incredible mobility at the same time; even doing a high kick in that kind of brigandine is totally possible! You would appreciate the wide range of motion offered by the overlapping chest plates. Even using a longsword or a polearm will be a pleasure in that piece of equipment.

Our historical brigandine is made from 20-gauge STEEL plates, carefully riveted on the inner surface of ROBUST GENUINE SUEDE LEATHER, the shape of which is directly inspired by the original representation from 14th-century Bavaria. It is easily adjustable for your body shape, thanks to its different sizes AVAILABLE and the carefully placed leather straps on the sides that allow you to adjust it, depending on the type of gambeson you are using. You will appreciate the sturdy leather fittings at the shoulder, allowing you to lace your pauldrons directly to your brigandine.