[Artis Aboltins]

Greetings! Recently a question arose regarding a likehood of using brigandines in Britain in the late 14th and early 15th centuries - there is plenty of information regarding second half of the 15th century, but what about the early part? For example, how likely is that man at arms could have used a brigandine in Agincourt? Is there any documentary or iconographic evidence? As far as I am aware, there is no actual findings of parts of such armour, or am I wrong?

[Ben Anbeek]

Probably a brigandine is too late for beginning of the 15 century.
But a coat of plates will do

ben

[Artis Aboltins]

[Egidijus Stonkus]

Artis, Could you post some images or links on brigandines from Livorno?
I haven't heard of any brigandines from there...

As far as I know, There are some examples of transitional brigandines, but they are called corazzina and there are some examples on the internet.

[Michal Plezia]

This is descriebed as the armour of Charles VI (1368-1422) . I think it is a good example of 14/15 century brigandine.



(source http://www.mallet-argent.com/images/brig%20and%20gauntlets.jpg)

[Artis Aboltins]

I am attaching a couple of pictures from the finds in Livorno area - like I said, the placement of plates is questionable, but they are hard evidence of their existence.

Michal, I am a bit doubtful about the possibility of this armour being from the late 14th century - it's construction appears to be more like second part of 15th century, judging from the size of the plates. Can you give any more information about that particular brigandine?

[Bartek Strojek]