Armor

 Plate - a metal military armor used to protect from the cold fighting weapons and arrows. Initially, this armor consists of several individual plates which are made of thick fabric, and later began to use several layers of tough skin and only then - bronze, iron and other metals. Plate in military practice was used in Europe since the XIV century, it was an important attribute of many jousting. This massive armor consisted of several large metal elements, almost cover the entire body of a warrior. In different countries there own species armor, differ in their design. In addition, the armor could be not only military, but also the front, decorated with precious metals and worn only during celebrations and military parades.