Name: Medieval Rollo Cuirass with Tassets – Authentic Body Armor
SKU: MBP036
Price: 75.20 GBP
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Rollo Cuirass with Tassets

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Medieval Rollo Cuirass with Tassets Authentic Body Armor

A medieval Rollo Cuirass with Tassets refers to a type of plate armor specifically a cuirass with attached tassets that was popular in the late 15th and early 16th centuries. The term Rollo likely refers to a general style or design associated with plate armor of that period rather than a specific historical figure named Rollo. The cuirass itself is a breastplate and backplate that protects the torso while the tassets are segmented plates attached to the lower part of the skirt to shield the hips.

The cuirass in this context, consists of a breastplate and backplate designed to protect the torso from the neck to the waist. It was made of steel and joined together with leather straps and buckles allowing for comfortable wearing and movement. The tassets are segmented plates attached to the skirt of the cuirass to provide protection for the hips and thighs. This style of armor was popular during the late 15th and early 16th centuries when plate armor was becoming increasingly common. The cuirass with tassets evolved from earlier forms of body armor such as mail hauberks which were used to protect the torso before the widespread adoption of plate armor.

The term Rollo in this context likely refers to a general style or design of plate armor rather than a specific historical figure. Rollo was a Viking chieftain who after a peace agreement with the French king founded the Duchy of Normandy. The cuirass with tassets provided a combination of protection and mobility for warriors allowing them to engage in combat while remaining protected. The cuirass was typically made of steel with the breastplate and backplate joined together with leather straps and buckles. The tassets were also made of steel and attached to the lower part of the cuirass skirt. Medieval warriors would typically wear a thin padded doublet or gambeson under their plate armor providing extra comfort and protection.