I have seen this type of breast plate several times. This one is located in the User album on this forum. What is the correct name for it? It appears to be made in pieces and closes in the front with a hook closure? I could be all wet too. Wouldn't be the first time!

http://www.myArmoury.com/albums/displayimage....&pos=0

Lastly, does anyone on the forum have other links or references to this type?

Thank you

Perry,
Please copy and paste the link from the pic next to where it says: ""Direct link to this photo:". If you click on that link and then paste it in, it won't work. Just copy and paste the link itself. :) The link you posted links to nothing.

How silly of me. I checked right after I posted, link was probably still just in ram.

Anyway, my satelite system has been down since 5:00 PM yesterday, but here it is

http://www.myArmoury.com/albums/photo/13675.html


I had been told once, can not remember the source that this type of armour was essentially for "civilian" use as it was light weight. ???

Thank you

Perry,
No problem. :) I think it's called a peascod style, in imitation of the civilian doublet of the same name.

Since it closes in the front with that hook, it's possible the breastplate wasn't built for military use.

That tracks with what I was told a while back, years ago actually.

Peascod, yes.

Essentially it was a gentleman's lightweight [18 - 20 gauge] armor when they went about their daily business back..."in the day". Rapiers, dirks, sgains, stilletos, and the like along with all those that would relieve one of anything of value! :eek: :evil:

Thank you

Waistcoat armour, it opens down the middle and copies the civilian doublet of the day. The shape of it is whats called peascod but the breast plate opens at the center thus making it a " waistcoat armour " which as you said was worn out in everyday life.

Allen, so...was the person correct when they told me a very lightweight armour? Any clues as to the gauge of them?

Thank you, knowledge progresses!