gothic arm armor 16th centuryThe later Gothic style (14401500) was characterized by sharp, highly decorated forms. These armours followed Burgundian fashion, featuring a breastplate that ended high on the thighs, similar to how the fashionable doublet was worn. Instead of a full hauberk, warriors wore chainmail voiders and a chainmail skirt, combined with long, pointed sabatons. This type of armour was often paired with a sallet and bevor, though gorgets and kettle hats were also