Armour (Class III) — 15th century
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About this collection
This collection covers 65 Class III armour objects from the 15th century, delivered across 247 images in 32 ZIP assets. The 15th century represents mail armour's last significant role in Western European warfare — used extensively beneath and alongside plate, forming the basis of coats of plates, and remaining the primary protection of those who could not afford full plate.
Why it matters
Mail from the 15th century provides essential context for understanding the development of plate armour — the two technologies co-evolved, with mail filling the gaps that plate could not cover. The Royal Armouries' Class III holdings from this century are among the finest documented examples in any national collection.
Use cases & time to value
- Historical production design: Reference for mail and composite armour in period-specific film, game, and theatrical productions
- Arms and armour scholarship: Study of mail and plate construction techniques, period transitions, and regional traditions
- AI training for historical objects: Labelled mail and armour dataset spanning multiple centuries
- Museum interpretation: High-quality imagery for medieval and Renaissance gallery programmes
- Heritage research and publishing: Licensed imagery for books, journals, and exhibitions on armour history
Data schema
| Field | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| object_number | string | Royal Armouries catalogue number (III. prefix + sequence) |
| object_name | string | Standardised object type name as catalogued |
| class | string | III (Armour — Mail, Lamellar & Plate) |
| period | string | 15th century |
| image_filename | string | Original filename as catalogued |
| image_format | string | tif, jpg, or bmp |
| width_px | integer | Image width in pixels |
| height_px | integer | Image height in pixels |
| file_size_bytes | integer | Uncompressed file size in bytes |
Collection stats
32 assets · 65 objects · 247 images · 15th century
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