Polished Gothic Full Suit of Armour Duke of Burgundy

Polished Gothic Full Suit of Armour Duke of Burgundy, Mild Steel

Historical Context and Gothic Elegance

This faithful replica draws direct inspiration from surviving examples of Burgundian plate armour, which reached its zenith between 1450 and 1480. During this epoch, the Duchy of Burgundy was one of the wealthiest and most culturally advanced centers of Western Europe. Its ruling elite, especially Dukes Philip the Good and Charles the Bold, invested enormous fortunes into representation. A full harness was not merely protection on the battlefield, but above all a supreme symbol of high social status, power, and refined taste. Burgundian armourers masterfully combined robust Italian proportions with the German predilection for elegant decorative fluting.

This set represents a full knightly harness. It is characterized by its elegant lines and anatomically shaped articulated segments, which guaranteed maximum mobility for the heavy cavalrymen of the era. The suit consists of a fully enclosing visored helmet pierced for ventilation, robust pauldrons, articulated arm defences, gauntlets, a sturdy breastplate and backplate, tassets, and complete leg protection including cuisses, greaves, and riveted pointed sabatons. The entire suit of armour is mounted on a tasteful wooden base that accentuates its monumental presence.

Technical Parameters of the Armour

Armour Care and Safety Principles

To ensure this magnificent suit of armour brings you joy for many years and retains its dazzling appearance, proper maintenance is essential. Mild steel requires protection against oxidation, so we recommend following these principles:

• Wipe the armour regularly with a dry, clean cloth after any handling to remove fingerprints, sweat, and moisture.
• Periodically apply a thin layer of mineral oil or machine oil to the entire metal surface to create a protective barrier against rust.
• Avoid prolonged exposure to damp, humid conditions, rain, or sudden temperature fluctuations.
• Periodically check and tighten the rivets and inspect the condition of the leather straps.

Important Safety Warning:

This replica is designed primarily as an interior decoration, collector's item, or for costuming purposes. It is not protective armour suitable for full-contact full-force combat, such as Buhurt, Battle of the Nations, or high-impact HEMA tournaments. Using this harness in such hardcore disciplines could lead to irreversible damage to the product and severe personal injury!

Recommended Accessories

If you decide to don this Burgundian harness and experience the feel of a medieval knight firsthand, you cannot do without the proper under-armour garments appropriate for the 15th century. For comfortable wearing, we strongly recommend purchasing a padded doublet or gambeson, a padded arming coif under the helmet, and padded chausses. These textile layers absorb the weight and pressure of the heavy steel plates, prevent painful chafing, and protect your clothing from the protective oil film.