I'm about to set off into the wonderful world of armour-making, but there is some data I'm missing, or just not seeing, at any rate.

A globose or segmented breastplate (i.e. Churburg) usually ends how far down on the body? I can't really tell from photos (most are not on the person, and those that are are padded to the wazoo.) I'm simply wondering if it should end just below the sternum, or lower down, just above the navel. It's only a couple of inches difference, but I'm sure it makes a whole lot of difference in mobility. Any suggestion, thoughts or experiences are welcome! :)

hi Jason.

I have made Churburg style breastplate. Mine was ended exactly in the waist, just above the navel and mobility in it was really great. I hope I can put here photo of myself in this breastplate and this won't be against the rules... :blush: Sorry for bad quality of photos, but it was bad light at the moment.

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Thanks! Bad picture aside, that's nice work. Clears things up nicely. Now to find time to put all this together! :)

My Churburg 13 comes right to the naval.

if you're planning on doing a truly faithful recreation of it I would suggest doing some research into it. there is a great thread about it over on the armourarchive- I'll look for it for you.

but for example- the original has the two front plates attached to the front plate by means of sliding rivets. thus acting as gussets used in later centuries.

I'll try and find the link for you.

Aaron

Thorkil-last time we met you were still a Viking ;) Changing your time of interest?