{"product_id":"german-breastplate-1450-1500","title":"German Breastplate 1450-1500","description":"\u003ch3 style=\"margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold; color: #000000;\"\u003eGothic German Breastplate - Authentic Medieval Armor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\\n\u003cdiv class=\"WaaZC\"\u003e\n\\n\u003cdiv class=\"RJPOee EIJn2\"\u003e\n\\n\u003cdiv class=\"rPeykc\" data-hveid=\"CAkQAQ\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwiJk5ybotKMAxXo9QIHHWd3DSYQo_EKegQICRAB\"\u003e\n\\n\n\\n\u003cspan data-huuid=\"10981833406407746012\"\u003eGerman breastplates specifically Gothic style plate armor emerged in the Holy Roman Empire during the 15th century characterized by sharp shape and vertical lines. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-huuid=\"10981833406407746067\"\u003eGerman breastplates often made in two pieces and loosely riveted or strapped together allowed for a degree of body movement. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-huuid=\"10981833406407746122\"\u003eKey centers of German armor production included Augsburg , Landshut and Nuremberg. \u003c\/span\u003eThe German approach to plate armor drew inspiration from Gothic architecture , featuring arches , sharp lines and vertical elements.Breastplates were often crafted in two sections with a loose connection (rivets or straps) allowing for some flexibility.Southern German and Austrian regions rich in iron era became prominent armor production centers particularly cities like Augsburg , Landshut and Nuremberg.\n\\n\n\\nAt the turn of the 16th century German armorers transitioned from the Gothic style to the fuller more rounded \"Maximilian style\" characterized by decorative and structural fluting, which was introduced during the reign of Emperor Maximilian I.The support of the nobility spurred innovation in both the design and decoration of armor setting international standards.While relatively few early breastplates have survived examples can be found in collections like the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the German Historical Museum in Berlin.\n\\n\n\\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\\n\u003ch4 style=\"margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12px; font-weight: bold; font-family: lato, 'Open Sans', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"\u003eKEY FEATURES:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e► German gothic style from late 15 century.\n\\n\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e► Mild Steel.\n\\n\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e► Available in Dull finished or Mirror polish.\n\\n\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e► Available Sizes: XS to 2XL\/3XL.\n\\n\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e► Use for LARP\/ Historical events\/ Collectors\/ character\/ Films.\n\\n\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e► Lowest Price guarantee.\n\\n\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e► Available Gauges: 20G, 18G, 16G and 14G.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\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\u003cimg class=\"alignnone wp-image-70632\" src=\"https:\/\/www.armorarena.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/MBP046-400x198.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"483\" height=\"239\"\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":44593246994474,"sku":"MBP046","price":78.75,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/7449\/1946\/files\/breastplate-461.jpg?v=1784381753","url":"https:\/\/www.armorarena.co.uk\/products\/german-breastplate-1450-1500","provider":"Armor Arena UK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}