This handcrafted Steel Smooth Spanish Breastplate by Marto of Toledo, is a one piece solid construction of armour that covers the entire front of the torso. This simple yet classic design of breastplate was typical of the Spanish armoury of the 16th century and was mainly worn by foot soldiers.

This particular breastplate is unadorned smooth steel that highlights the craftsmanship and clean lines of the armour. This breastplate is a close replica to what soldiers of the particular era would have chosen to wear.

In the movie, “The Eagle,” (2011) Roman officer, Marcus Aquila, together with his slave, Esca, find themselves in the harsh wilderness of Britain. On the search for the lost eagle standard of the ninth legion they venture deep into the Caledonian tribal regions north of Hadrian’s Wall.

Our magnificent cuirass is a detail-rich replica of the armour Marcus Aquila wears as a centurion in the movie. The sculpturally modelled bulge of the muscles and other finely crafted details of this historical cuirass make it both effective battle gear and an impressive status symbol for highly ranked Roman soldiers.

Made of brass-plated steel, the cuirass has been artificially antiqued for an especially authentic look. Six leather straps hold the cuirass and backplate together – two on each side and two on the shoulders. The straps have buckles that allow you to adjust the cuirass to fit your body.

Fits people who are between 1.75 m and 1.88 m tall and have a maximum chest circumference of 130 cm.