Your round Viking shield will not be the only thing that protects you. This stunning lamellar armour will do so too! It is painstakingly HANDCRAFTED from hundreds of overlapping blackened steel plates with PURE BRASS PLATES CAREFULLY ARRANGED IN A ROW AT THE CENTRE. And the integrated shoulder armour is lined with leather to give chafe protection to the shoulders when worn. Just give it a try, and you will immediately know why it was so popular back then! The 20 gauge plates are bound with thick leather backing and fitted to a robust, genuine leather frame for the armour. While donned, it is tied and secured in the back with leather cords and matching leather tabs. It is available in three sizes: medium (chest up to 110cm), large (chest up to 120cm) and extra-large (chest up to 135cm) (Measure yourself WITH gambeson) and is highly adjustable thanks to its multiple genuine leather straps. Note: This product is carefully coated with a layer of oil when packaged that acts as a temporary (protective) layer against corrosion (rust), which can easily be wiped off using any oil remover or even a dry cloth.