Taking a trip to PA this weekend to get a behind the scenes look at the armor at the Philly museum. Lots of cool stuff there, so have a look and let me know if you want pics of anything.

PMA Arms and Armor Collection

That's going to be an awesome trip I'm sure. Stock up on inspiration while you're there!

Sir Eric,

snap some pics of any transitional armour sets. Perhaps 1350-1400.

Considering that a churberg breastplate stops just short of the ribs, I wanna see what options were there for protection below this.

I know that a chainmail skirt was common, but I have also seen instances where the churberg was either covered in suede (seam down the middle) or replaced with a coat of plates covered in suede. Either way, suede-covered plates hang down to protect the upper legs. There are 6 plates and they completely encircle the wearer. Flaps of chainmail are beneath that.

Any pics as to the variety of transitional armour is what I'm looking for. Since this was a period of change from chainmail to plate, I'm sure I have freedom to do a few different things.