Milanese Armour

    A Milanese harness was generally robust, rounded and plain. The armourers of Milan manufactured their armour with reinforcing plates over strategic areas. Various plates could be attached and removed with split-pins and even bolts, to allow the user to "customise" the harness and adjust the ratio between protection and weight for their own fighting style or needs. This style of harness was at the heavier end of the scale, relying on it's smooth, rounded contours and heavy thicker plates to add strength and deflect blows.