[LT] Relative DR of Plate Components

GodlessRose · 07-19-2011, 08:57 PM

I was wondering about something. If there has been a thread on this already, a link would be appreciated.

What is a good rule of thumb for the relative DR values for the components of historical field plate harnesses? I understand the thickness of armor tended to vary from the extremities to the chest and head, but don't know enough to say what a typical ratio might be. Or, for that matter, how the ratios might vary between different styles of armor.

For example, if the breastplate is DR 7, what are likely values for the arms, back, etc?

07-19-2011, 08:57 PM	#1
GodlessRose Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Cincinnati, OH	[LT] Relative DR of Plate Components I was wondering about something. If there has been a thread on this already, a link would be appreciated. What is a good rule of thumb for the relative DR values for the components of historical field plate harnesses? I understand the thickness of armor tended to vary from the extremities to the chest and head, but don't know enough to say what a typical ratio might be. Or, for that matter, how the ratios might vary between different styles of armor. For example, if the breastplate is DR 7, what are likely values for the arms, back, etc?