{"product_id":"char-aina-cuirass-ver-2","title":"Char Aina Cuirass Ver.2","description":"\u003ch3 style=\"margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eChar Aina Persian Warrior Armor - Cuirass of the Immortals\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\\n\u003cspan data-huuid=\"10688533858792064751\"\u003ePersian warrior armor throughout history evolved using materials like cloth , reed , leather and metal. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-huuid=\"10688533858792065254\"\u003eThe Achaemenid Empire's Immortals for example wore scale armor felt caps and embroidered tunics complemented by wicker or leather shields. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-huuid=\"10688533858792065757\"\u003eLater under the Sassanids heavier armor including full plate armor was adopted influencing the development of European knightly armor. \u003c\/span\u003eInfantry and cavalry units wore scale armor (iron or bronze). Immortals wore felt caps embroidered tunics and wicker shields.\n\\n\n\\nShields were primarily wicker or leather possibly with figure-8 shaped shields for better mobility.\u003cspan class=\"pjBG2e\" data-cid=\"9fb3018b-3a74-49bd-bdcf-a4ca7f2f3945\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"UV3uM\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eArchery was a key element with powerful bows and arrows. Heavy armor became more prevalent including full plate armor and helmets a precursor to European knightly armor. Armor production was concentrated in regions like Khorasan and Transoxiana before the Mongol period. During the Safavid period Isfahan became a major center for armor and weapons production.\n\\n\n\\nFirearms eventually led to the abandonment of horse armor due to the weight and mobility issues. The early Achaemenid army relied on lighter armor and a focus on mobility particularly with the Immortals. The Achaemenid and Sassanid periods saw significant advancements in cavalry armor including horse armor. Infantry armor evolved from scale armor to heavier plate armor in later periods. Shields were a crucial defensive element initially made of wicker or leather and later reinforced with metal.\u003cspan class=\"pjBG2e\" data-cid=\"33fba3a4-563f-40db-86ab-60f15c13a48f\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"UV3uM\"\u003e P\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eersian warriors were well-equipped with bows and arrows , spears and swords including the iconic akinakes. Persian Warrior Armor well protected by ancient persian weapons.\n\\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: lato, 'Open Sans', sans-serif; color: #444444; margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eKEY FEATURES\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\\n► Mild Steel.\n\\n\n\\n► Available Gauges: 20G, 18G, 16G and 14G.\n\\n\n\\n► Available in Dull finished or Mirror polish.\n\\n\n\\n► Available Sizes: XS to 2XL\/3XL.\n\\n\n\\n► Use for LARP\/ Historical events\/ Collectors\/ character\/ Films.\n\\n\n\\n► Lowest Price guarantee.\n\\n\n\\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eSize chart is given below:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\\n\n\\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"alignnone  wp-image-70637\" src=\"https:\/\/www.armorarena.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/MBP040-400x198.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"482\" height=\"239\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSteel Polish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dull Polish, High Polish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSteel Gauge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14 (2 mm), 16 (1.6 mm), 18 (1.2 mm), 20 (0.9 mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2XL\/3XL, L\/XL, S\/M, XS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Armor Arena","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44593242177578,"sku":"MBP040","price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/7449\/1946\/files\/char-aina-cuirass-ver22.jpg?v=1784381563","url":"https:\/\/www.armorarena.co.uk\/products\/char-aina-cuirass-ver-2","provider":"Armor Arena UK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}