16th century cuirass and backplateIn the early 16th century, a new style of armor emerged in England under the Tudors, which would go on to influence armor design throughout Europe. King Henry VIII commissioned specialized armorers from France, Italy, and the Holy Roman Empire to work together for his court. This collaboration resulted in the distinctive Greenwich style. This type of peascod cuirass was influenced by that artistic style and was worn by the European aristocracy. The