Coat of plates link for Sir Edward

[Sir Wolf]

http://www.wintertreecrafts.com/CoP.html  here is another COP dealer to add to that list I sent you on New Years

[Sir Gerard de Rodes]

Sir Edward,
I take it that from Sir Wolfs post that you are after a Coat of Plates.
During my search for COPs I have chanced upon a couple of links that may interest you.

http://www.historicsupplies.co.uk/Paddedarmour.html

These are very nice if not a little pricey;
http://www.bractea.freha.pl/armour.html

There are a couple of sellers on E-bay that might be worth a look;
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/MEDIEVAL-BODY-ARMOR-ARMOUR-BRIGANDINE-SCA-LEATHER-XV_W0QQitemZ300259999225QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item300259999225&_trksid=p4634.c0.m14
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Medieval-brigandine-with-shoulders-armor-SCA-LARP_W0QQitemZ180324261769QQihZ008QQcategoryZ1552QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp1742.m153.l1262

If you don`t mind me asking, are you after a COP for re-enacting a specific period?

Hope you find these usefull.

[Sir Edward]

Hi there! Thanks for the links! I'll certainly look those over as I consider some options. Yes, I'm aiming for about 1280-1320, roughly, for this kit below:



I'm located in the US, so shipping and exchange rates have to be considered with regards to European armourers.

[Sir Matthew]

Sir Ed,
    I am working on a Teutonic theme aimed for 1330-1350.  I'm planning mail with banded armor worn over it on the legs, arms and chest/back.  I'm working with Red Falcon Armoury on the mail and banded armor.  Good luck on the coat of plates.

[Sir Gerard de Rodes]

Sir Ed,
For that period you are definitely looking for something not later than a Wisby style COP aren`t you. 

http://www.forth-armoury.com/photo_gallery/COP/Coat_of_Plates.htm

These are much the same as the ones that we use at the moment. I can highly recommend them as a light, flexible but very effective body armour. 

Here is a picture of Sir David de Jarponville being helped into his by his good lady wife, lady Louise
http://s230.photobucket.com/albums/ee200/JOBO_028/Raglan%20Castle%2008/?action=view&current=DSCF0504.jpg

G

[Sir Edward]

Very nice indeed. The first link you showed (http://www.historicsupplies.co.uk/Paddedarmour.html) has one labeled as c.1290, with the long surcoat tails. This is the general style I'm leaning towards.

[Sir Gerard de Rodes]

Yes very nice, and the long surcoat tails under your linen surcoat may afford you a little extra leg protection too. 

G