Breast Plates, Breast Plates Store

A breastplate is a piece of armor that covers the breast and is made out of steady materials such as metal and leather.

These were mostly worn by warriors and soldiers while covering up to go for a war.

These historic objects were a rock-solid piece of armor put on the chest by using straps or hinges; these protection pieces also carried hidden spiritual significances.

However today things are different, you will rarely get to see any of these antique breast plates. 

They are mostly available at private and public collectors or antique dealers. A market survey recently indicated that they are now used as a decorative piece by niche buyers in a number of countries. Breast Plate is basically a plate of metal covering the breast of the warrior as defensive armor.

A fine-looking and rugged armor, breast plate usually feature rounded edges genuine leather straps, steel buckles and solid metal accents. They do not consist of a metal back and are held in place on the body with four leather straps with buckles.

Two buckles are over the shoulders, two around the waist and the last two under the arm pits.

Breastplates were particularly designed and served to protect the warrior's chest. The choker that is normally worn with the breastplate protects the neck.

Antique breast plates used to come in various styles and designs. They differ from one period to another right from plain leather pieces to printed leather and metal pieces to richly carved and engraved pieces.

These protection pieces were by and large designed with light supplies for the ease of soldiers, but the designs became more intricate and complex as the methods of war changed.