Based on late 15th and early 16th century Turkish mamluk armor,our Istanbul Leggingsemulate the maille and plate (alternatively 'plated mail' or 'splinted mail') style that was primarily in use at the time in Middle Eastern heavy cavalry units. It is composed of steel plates woven together with rings to form a unified piece, then fastened with belts or laces.

Forgive the current lack of photography, Elie is working on it!