Mecca: Metal breastplates and protective armor represent significant advancements in military defense, serving as a primary line of protection for warriors and knights for centuries. They also signify a crucial stage in the evolution of the metal industry during the Middle Ages and the early modern era.
According to Saudi Press Agency, collections of these armors are documented at a museum in Rafha Governorate. The museum showcases military artifacts and highlights the craftsmanship involved in metalworking. These displays illustrate the development of fighter protection and emphasize the craftsmanship involved in metalworking.
Typically made from hammered iron or steel, breastplates balanced the solidity needed to repel strikes with the mobility required on the battlefield. Advances in blacksmithing led to curved designs that dispersed the impact of blows from weapons.
Today, these armors are valuable heritage pieces that document a historical era before modern weaponry and embody the chivalric culture of their time.