#iirc this harness originally had an armet that is either missing or kept at churburg where the armor was originally held

[toodeepforyou]

i wish milanese-style 15th c. armor didn’t have such gigantic pauldrons. like

this guy has immense drip save for the Bigge Pawldronne. i can absolutely understand the need for it. the power of lance blows increased tenfold over the past century so more robust armor at the likely target is the most sensible solution. but it’s ugly and i hate it. i have grown to love the cuirass that developed after the turn of the century and it kills me that it’s seen almost exclusively with the chonky pauldron