15th century brigandine leedsThis brigandine is a replica of an original displayed at the Royal Armouries, Leeds. Medieval brigandines were a refinement of the earlier coat of plates, which began to appear in the 13th century. These were generally simpler in construction, with larger metal plates. Early brigandines appeared toward the end of the 14th century and remained popular during the transitional period between the chainmail hauberk and full plate armor. They were used