1450 - 1624
CUSTOM - MADE ARMOR
While medieval knights wore surcoats over mail or armor, their Renaissance counterparts wanted to show off the splendor of their full swordproof plate.
Each suit was unique -- reflected in the cost -- and increasingly decorated with gilding, inlay, or battle scenes.
Since the armor fit perfectly, the substantial weight (about 55lb/25kg) was evenly distributed.
The knight could move freely and mount and ismount his horse without help -- once his servants had undertaken the lengthy task of putting the suit on.
The use of full plate armor waned as the 16th century wore on, and handguns replaced swords as the weapon of choice.
HELMET TYPES
Sallets were typical of northern Europe from the mid-15th century.
They fit the head except for a point to protect the back of the neck.
Close helmets enclosed the head but were light enough to allow movement.
They had full visors, neck, and chin guards and became more ornate as their battlefield function lessened.
Jousting helmets had sloping sides to deflect lance blows.
《THE DEFINITIVE HISTORY OF COSTUME AND STYLE》
公元1450 - 1624年
个性装甲
当中世纪骑士穿着全副链条衫或者盔甲的时候，他们文艺复兴派的对手则想要炫耀宝剑的华丽。
每一件装备都是独一无二的，这反应在造价上，以及更多地使用镀金，镶嵌或者场景装饰。
由于盔甲贴合完美，大部分的重量（约55磅25公斤）被平均分摊到各处。
骑士可以自由行动，上下马无需额外帮助，当然他们的仆人承担了费时的穿脱任务。
十六世纪开始全副平板盔甲被舍弃，手枪替代了宝剑成为武器的新选择。
头盔类型
轻便头盔sallets是典型的北欧风格，来自十五世纪中期。
他们完全贴合头部，只有后脖颈无法保护到。
封闭式头盔虽然围上了整个头部，但分摊了重量可以允许活动。
他们有完整的面罩，护颈以及下巴托槽，随着战争功能减弱这些装备变得越来越华丽。
骑马头盔侧面有凸起以纺织长矛攻击。
