Mirror Plate

Description

Mirror plate is a type of partial plate armor developed from round metal mirrors (a kind of rondel) worn over other armor (usually over mail) as enforcement. Metal mirrors in this armor are considered as protection from not only cold steel and arrows, but also supernatural influence. It is believed that mirrors could reflect the evil eye, so they were polished and worn over other armor.

Partial Plate

Partial plate consists of pieces of plate mail covering vital parts of the body. This armor allows for some flexibility of movement while absorbing as much damage as possible.