White armour, or alwyte armour, was a form of
plate armour worn in the
Late Middle Ages characterized by full-body steel plate without a surcoat. Around 1420 the surcoat, or "coat of arms" as it was known in
England, began to disappear, in favor of uncovered plate. Areas not covered by plate were protected by
mail sewn to the
gambeson underneath.
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The first complete
cap à pied (head to foot) armours, popular during the 15th century. They were made chiefly in Italy and in Germany, two of the armouring capitals of Europe and exported throughout the continent. The name comes from the very high glossy white
polish that was often put on the armour to protect it from
rust and the elements.
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