In medieval weaponry the breastplate is the front portion of plate armour covering the torso it has been an armour mainstay since ancient times and was one of the last pieces of functional armour to be used on the battlefield because it protected the vital organs without limiting mobilitythis two piece muscle armour breat and back plate is constructed of 16 gauge polished carbon steel complete with leather straps and steel bucklesheight 20 inchessize 40 46weight 9 lbsplease note for dis