Eastern Ringmail Plate Armor for Armored Combat
Eastern Ringmail Plate Armor (plate-and-mail) is a torso protection piece based on medieval Middle Eastern historical analogs and related regions. The build pairs a mail foundation with external plates, aiming to spread contact load on the body while keeping the armor usable for arm work and torso rotation.
Protection & durability: plates take the main impact on the torso, while the mail covers transitions and gaps through overlap. For full contact, performance depends heavily on proper padding underneath and stable suspension, so the armor does not shift on hits.
Mobility: the mail base keeps the setup flexible in clinch and during quick direction changes. Plate layout influences breathing room and bend range, so it is worth aligning the configuration with your ruleset and fighting style.
Fit: sizing is aimed at a medium build; final fit is achieved with standard adjustments and well-considered geometry rather than “made-to-measure for every person.” By agreement, the plate arrangement can be changed (placement/coverage balance) to tune protection vs. mobility.
Serviceability: in full contact, rings and plate attachments are wear points. Regularly check connections, straps/lacing, and play in the assembly; local repairs (rings/fasteners) are typically more straightforward than fixing a solid one-piece cuirass.
About event checks: with correct assembly (padding, allowed materials/thickness, no hazardous edges or protrusions), this armor can meet common inspection requirements across different leagues and formats. Final approval always depends on the specific event’s technical commission.