NauticalMart Medieval Roman King Leonidas 300 Spartan Helmet W/Red Plume + Muscle Body Armor Cuirass + Shield + Leg Or Arm Guard Silver Halloween Costume Our Brands Cuirasses were cast in two pieces, the front and the back, then hammered. All our Cuirasses are designed to mimic an idealized human physique. the muscle cuirass is shorter, covering less of the abdomen, and more nipped at the waist. They were inspired by a development from the early Archaic bell-shaped cuirass, weighing about 12-18 pounds approx., the muscle cuirass is shorter covering less of the abdomen, and more nipped at the waist. The Armor Costume or Muscle Armor Cuirass of ours an amazing and everything is handmade by our blacksmiths, it is included with the leather apron belt to cover the torso and decorated with brass accents. All our Armour are Suitable for the LARP, SCA, Fantasy Events, Renaissance Faire, Comic Con, Halloween Cosplay Parties, Even for Daily Use. Get Ready to Become a Viking in the Live Action Role Playing Game! And more for the decoration in your home, office or showroom. All our Armour are Suitable for the LARP, SCA, Fantasy Events, Renaissance Faire, Comic Con, Halloween Cosplay Parties, Even for Daily Use. Get Ready to Become a Viking in the Live Action Role Playing Game! And more for the decoration in your home, office or showroom. Although the heavy muscle cuirass would have afforded sturdy protection, in practical terms it might have been too cumbersome, not to mention cost prohibitive, for regular use by an infantryman. The main purpose of the highly figured cuirass was to impress, and it was likely reserved for military reviews and parades.