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This list identifies various pieces of body armour worn from the medieval to early modern period in the Western world, mostly plate but some mail armour, arranged by the part of body that is protected and roughly by date.
- Plate Armour
Plate armour is a historical type of personal body armour...
- Body armor
In European history, well-known armor types include the mail...
- Plate Armour
Plate armour is a historical type of personal body armour made from bronze, iron, or steel plates, culminating in the iconic suit of armour entirely encasing the wearer.
In European history, well-known armor types include the mail hauberk of the early medieval age, and the full steel plate harness worn by later Medieval and Renaissance knights, and a few key components (breast and back plates) by heavy cavalry in several European countries until the first year of World War I (1914–1915).
Probably the most recognised style of armour in the World became the plate armour associated with the knights of the European Late Middle Ages, but continuing to the early 17th century Age of Enlightenment in all European countries.
Explore the Comprehensive Evolution of Armour, from the Early Days of Chainmail to the Full Plate Armour of the Late Middle Ages, through Visual Guides, Reconstructed Armour and Weapons, and Detailed Analysis of Medieval Battles.
The history of medieval armor dates back to the early medieval period from the fall of the Roman Empire in Western Europe around c.500. It is not until the latter part of the high medieval period around c.1200 that the ‘Galant Knight in Shining Armour’ in full plate armor started to evolve.
European warriors of the early Middle Ages used both indigenous forms of military equipment and arms and armor derived from late Roman types. One of the most widely used types of helmet was the Spangenhelm.
