“A” Plate Lamellar (Tombstones) – Aluminum – 50/pack

Description

These plates can be used to construct lamellar armor for Sport Combat, Cosplay, and LARP.  This hardened aluminum is well suited for SCA Rattan Combat.   Dagohir and Amtgard padded-weapon combat prefers the use of steel for aesthetics and weight penalties.  The steel version of these plates will make heavy-duty combat grade armor for blunted-steel weapon combat.

The “A” plate – The general shape of this plate is seen in 600 BC Cyprus, Chinese Turkestan, Niya Turkestan, Turfan, 10th century Birka Sweden, 7-8th century Hungery, Western Siberia, and Khara Khotu Etsin Gol, though the lacing/hole pattern is different between regions.  A version with a domed center is found from 950-1250 C.E. with the Rus and in Kazachstan. These plates have also been called “auk” and “tombstone” plates.