Medieval Armour: BRIGANDINE / COAT OF PLATES - Why Were the Plates on the INSIDE?

Brigandines, coats of plates and similar medieval armour sometimes featured fabric or leather over the top, with the iron plates underneath - why did they put the plates on the inside? Brigandine by Aleksey Perebeynos -   / aleksey.perebeynos   Support & extra content on Patreon:   / scholagladiatoria   Support & extra content on Subscribestar: https://www.subscribestar.com/matt-ea... Facebook & Twitter updates, info and fun:   / historicalfencing     / scholagladiato1   Schola Gladiatoria HEMA - sword fighting classes in the UK: https://www.swordfightinglondon.com Matt Easton's website and services: https://www.matt-easton.co.uk/ Easton Antique Arms: https://www.antique-swords.co.uk/