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HandForged Early 15th Century English Cuirass with Skirt of Plates (Paunce de Alwite)

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HandForged Early 15th Century English Cuirass with Skirt of Plates (Paunce de Alwite)Stand tall like an English knight. This handcrafted early 15th century English cuirass is a complete upper body defense system inspired by rare surviving documentation and museum backed reconstructions. Featuring a sculpted breastplate, two hinged backplates (reredos), and the historically distinct paunce de alwite the segmented skirt of plates this armor offers maximum protection without sacrificing battlefield mobility. Whether you're a Medieval

Stand tall like an English knight.
This handcrafted early 15th-century English cuirass is a complete upper-body defense system inspired by rare surviving documentation and museum-backed reconstructions. Featuring a sculpted breastplate, two hinged backplates (reredos), and the historically distinct “paunce de alwite” — the segmented skirt of plates — this armor offers maximum protection without sacrificing battlefield mobility.

Whether you're a Medieval combat fighter, historical reenactor, or collector of fine arms, this piece is as real as it gets. Inspired by detailed reconstructions like those at Wasson Artistry and scholarship-backed videos from armor historians, this cuirass blends scholarly authenticity with raw, combat-worthy strength.

⚔️ FEATURES :

⚙︎Historically Based Design (c. 1420 England): Breastplate + hinged backplates + segmented skirt based on contemporary art & written records.

⚙︎Paunce de Alwite Skirt of Plates: Flexible lower torso and hip protection, forged from overlapping metal segments riveted to leather base.

⚙︎Combat-Ready: Built for serious Medieval Combat/SCA use or museum-quality display.

⚙︎Custom Fit: Tailored to your measurements with detailed sizing instructions.

⚙︎Steel Type: Mild Steel (Standard) or Stainless Steel (Upgrade)

⚙︎Finish Options: Aged/Antiqued | Brushed | Mirror Polish

⚙︎Closure: Heavy-duty leather straps and buckles

📦 SHIPPING & ORDER INFO:

Production Time: 3–5 months (Hand-forged to order)
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⚠️ BUYER NOTICE:

This armor is made by hand and by hammer, not by machine. Please contact us before ordering to check current lead time or inventory status.

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Shelia Brumley
Los Angeles, US
★★★★★ 5
Fit
Size: 11, Color: Classic Penny Loafer-802-brown
Fit great, arrived in a timely manner.
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Reviewed in the United States on June 6, 2026
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Christopher L.
Massapequa, US
★★★★★ 1
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Size: 11, Color: Classic Penny Loafer-802-black
I’ve had these shoes for a few months now. When I first got them, they were very painful to wear. I was wearing them pretty much every day but found them to be extremely tight. I thought perhaps the shoe just had to “stretch“ and conform to the shape of my foot, so I decided to give them a few weeks to do that. After a few weeks, they were still somewhat painful to wear. It was only until just within the last month or so that they have become painless to wear. So please be aware that you might find the shoes to be very uncomfortable when you first get them. Give them a chance to stretch and adapt to the shape and contours of your feet, though. The shoes are extremely lightweight and very flexible and bendable. They almost seem cheap in that regard, so I’m not sure what to make of that. I’ve never had a pair of shoes like this that were so flexible. I’m used to having a hard, rigid sole and an inflexible upper. The shoes do look very nice and seem to be holding up well. People have complained in their reviews that the stitching at the back on the heel comes undone. I haven’t noticed that with mine — yet. That is the only part of the shoe that doesn’t seem to be designed very well. Why put stitching in such a precarious place on the shoe? This is the first shoe I have ever seen that has stitching on the heel like that. But, as I mentioned, my stitching is NOT coming undone like many others have reported. PROS: 1) The shoe seems to fit comfortably after a couple months of extreme discomfort. Still not the most comfortable shoe overall, though 2) The shoe looks nice! CONS: 1) The shoes seemed very tight when I first got them and stayed that way for a couple of months thus ensuring extreme discomfort and pain when walking in them. 2) The stitching in the heel is a bad design! 3) Due to the shoes being extremely lightweight and flexible, they almost seem cheaply made. RECOMMENDED WITH HESITANCE
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Reviewed in the United States on October 19, 2021
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David Haertner
Pawtucket, US
★★★★★ 5
Nice-looking shoes
Size: 7.5, Color: B-black
I really like the look of these shoes. They can be worn for more casual look or more dressy look. When I first tried them on I considered returning them because they were a little tight in the width. I wore them for the first time today. After only 2-3 hours of wearing them I could tell that they stretched some and weren’t so tight across my toes. They were comfortable too. I am generally not hard on shoes so hoping they will hold up well.
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Reviewed in the United States on January 4, 2026
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Kamol muzafarov
Boise, US
★★★★★ 5
Very comfortable shoes, arrived in the size I ordered.
Size: 10, Color: A-black
very good, soft, comfortable
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Reviewed in the United States on April 6, 2026
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Donald L. Davis
Birmingham, US
★★★★★ 4
May need shorter trouser led,
Size: 10, Color: A-dark Brown
Good quality and style, very comfortable but low heel necessitates trouser leg shortning.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 31, 2026

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