Steel cuirass of the XVII century. Many infantry armors from the middle of the 16th to the first quarter of the 17th century have a very interesting detail – the tapul (bump). This protrusion is a hypertrophied stiffener formed during cuirass stamping. This shape of cuirass was called the “goose chest”. Its implementation increased the chance of a spike slipping or a bullet ricocheting.
The helmet of “Bourguignot” type was part of the armament of a Livonian knight. The helmet of “Bourguignot” type was part of the armament of a Livonian knight. A bourguignot, burgonet, or szturmak type is a type of European helmet, the distinguishing feature of which was the presence of a crest at the helmet top, as well as a visor and earpieces. The shoulder pad provides protection for the shoulder, upper arm, and shoulder blade with steel plates due to its rather large size.