Cuirass

Cuirasses: Armour with Attitude

A cuirass is the centrepiece of any collection of armour. It defines your shape, guards your abdomen, and provides weight to every step. Walking onto a LARP battlefield or walking around a Renaissance Faire, a cuirass turns a costume into a statement.

Back to chest, the cuirass protects you on all sides. It makes you feel confident, realistic, and complete. You're ready the moment you buckle it up.

Built for the Modern Warrior: The Advantages of the Cuirass 

A cuirass does more than protect stuff. It influences the way you move and the stuff you appear like. Every style balances protection with movement, enabling you to fight, perform, and accomplish stuff with ease.

Medieval cuirasses from Epic Armoury are easy to put on over padding, mail, or street clothing. The style keeps your stance without restricting movement, whether you're holding a shield, drawing a sword, or marching around camp.

In frantic battle, this matters. You're still agile but kept safe internally. In photographs or parades, the same armor gives a strong and authoritative profile that draws attention without uttering a word.

Cuirass History: From Ancient Origins to Playable Construction

The word "cuirass" was initially used to refer to leather that was toughened by time. Armourers throughout the ages shaped metal plates to the body and hammered the timeless form known over centuries. From Greek warriors armoured in bronze to medieval knights armoured in shining steel, the cuirass became the emblem of courage and discipline.

Modern festival and LARP cuirasses carry that tradition over into functional, safe materials. Whether made of polished steel, heavy leather, or LARP-safe foam, all versions capture the essence of days gone by and adapt to the needs of today's player.

You have the look and attitude of real armour without the danger or weight. Each bend and rivet tells a tale, serving a purpose that encompasses comfort, movement, and longevity.

Cuirass in Action: Made for Roleplay and Real Use

A cuirass revolutionises the way you feel your role or character. It alters the way you stand, walk, and are approached by others. If you wear it, your posture is altered. You can feel it.

For LARPs, the cuirass is an effective core piece. It protects you in close combat and accommodates shoulder plates, gorgets, and tassets for body protection. For fairs, it provides you with a sense of authority and richness to your outfit, pairing with tabards, belts, and capes for a complete medieval look.

All models are easy to adapt, maintain, and complement with other armour items. Foam and polyurea models remain lightweight even after prolonged days of camping. Steel cuirasses provide genuine weight for those seeking an authentic experience.

Inspired by History, Made for Play

From the metal cuirasses of old commanders to the stamped steel of late medieval knights, the past influenced the design we use now. The objective was the same: protect the heart, convey power, and command respect.

In live-action settings, that tradition continues. Your cuirass is a piece of living history. It helps remind participants and onlookers alike what it's like to wear armour that resembles and feels genuine.

You needn't be a reenactor to appreciate the history behind it. You just need to feel how it changes your presence when you're wearing one.

Why It's Worth Adding to Your Kit

• Safeguards both chest and back for full torso protection
• Gives freedom of movement while keeping medieval form intact
• Compatible with plate, mail, or leather armor for a complete build
• Made from durable materials that are suitable for LARP or festival use
• Instantly makes you more noticeable on field, stage, or fairground
• Easy to maintain, mix, and switch with your current set

The Armour That Draws Attention

The moment you wear a cuirass, we all know where you stand. It is not merely a piece of armour; it adds presence as well. It says more than any speech we can give. It tells us that you came with guns blazing.

Whether standing guard, charging on the field of battle, or performing at a carnival, the cuirass guards you, carries you on, and makes you unmissable. It connects armour heritage through the centuries to your next job, buckle to buckle.

Put one on, and feel the difference between costume and becoming the character.