WW1 German Metal Armour Repro Army Soldier Body Plate Heer Military Armor New

Reproduction WW1 German body armour. As a result of the increased danger to its soldiers on the front line, the German Army developed armour to provide greater protection from incoming fire and shrapnel. Made from a mix of nickel and silicon, the armour had an articulated design and consisted of a single main chest plate with three smaller articulated plates beneath it for flexibility.

The armour was designed to fit over a soldier's uniform and provide protection to the chest, abdomen and groin. Although the armour provided additional protection, it was too heavy to be used by assault units and had mainly been used by machine gunners and snipers. Nevertheless, the German Army issued nearly half a million vests to its soldiers during the war. Our excellent reproductions feature the same design as the originals and have an accurate colour and finish. The fit easily over the top of a uniform. As can be seen in the images, the vests look excellent as part of a German WW1 loadout and we highly recommend them to anyone interested in WW1 reenactment. These are excellent reproductions and make a great addition to any German WW1 outfit. We are always adding new & interesting products to our range. Epic Militaria - Quality kit, Good prices, Great service, check out our feedback! The item "WW1 German Metal Armour Repro Army Soldier Body Plate Heer Military Armor New" is in sale since Tuesday, October 17, 2017. This item is in the category "Collectables\Militaria\World War I (1914-1918)\Field Gear". The seller is "epic_militaria" and is located in Aberystwyth, Ceredigion. This item can be shipped worldwide.

Clothing Type: Metal Armour
Type: Field Gear
Conflict: World War I (1914-1918)
Era: 1914-1945
Service: Army
Country/ Organization: Germany
Material: Metal