gothic pauldrons with roundelsThe later Gothic style (14401500) featured sharp, richly decorated forms. These armors followed Burgundian fashion, with a breastplate that ended high on the thighs, similar to how the fashionable doublet was worn. Chainmail voiders and a chainmail skirt were worn instead of a full hauberk, combined with long, pointed sabatons. This type of armor was often paired with a sallet and bevor, though gorgets and kettle hats were also used. Gothic armors had