Gothic armour was a popular style of armour in england and germany during the late 15th century it was influenced by the peaks and ridges of gothic architecture and art of the period and by the 148039s it was considered to be the best armour in europe it was worn by knights and nobles on both sides in the wars of the roses where it afforded excellent protection against the arrow storms associated with the battles of this period the suit of gothic armour or quotharnessquot as it was kno