Just received my mid to late 1400's archer's breastplate for my English archer persona. I got it from my friend, Dave Rylak, of "Rough From the Hammer". I have all sorts of shiny pieces in my collection and decided that for once I'm gonna go with the russet look for this piece and I really like the look. I'm thinking that someone from a smaller village instead of a larger cities armoury wouldn't always take the time to keep it looking great and just stored it in a corner never thinking it would get used again.
For some reason the photo makes it look a little like it bulges around the belly. It doesn't. Could be the lighting and angle. Or maybe my belly. No. No, way. Can't be my Mt. Dew belly. Sometime I'll get the whole kit together and show that off. Dave does great work and is a great guy.
Cheers!!