u/thuja-plicata-

i’ve been wanting to get into medieval/renaissance reenactment, and figured this was a good place to start. I want to do a reislaufer/swiss infantry outfit, but have some uncertainties as sources on them are somewhat scarce and/or show very different things. my previous idea of an accurate mid-late 15th century swiss mercenary included the split hose and long sleeved tunic combination, but after further research and additional advice it seems that an arming doublet and joined hose are a more accurate version? for armor, i’m thinking a sallet with no bevor and some sort of cuirass configuration, likely with a mail collar as i’ve seen in some illustrations? please let me know if there are any inaccuracies so far.

my main areas of confusion are: would a coat of sort sort be worn over the arming doublet and under the plate armor, or would the arming doublet be directly under the armor? additionally, ive seen some differences in closing mechanisms for the arming doublet, as reenactors often use buttons or points but illustrations often seem to show more minimal closures or what appears to be none down the front of the shirt?

i would really appreciate any insights or advice that anyone can give, and any links to patterns would also be extremely helpful.

i’ve been wanting to get into medieval/renaissance reenactment, and figured this was a good place to start. I want to start with a reislaufer/swiss infantry outfit, but have some uncertainties as sources on them or somewhat scarce. my current idea of an accurate mid-late 15th century swiss mercenary includes tightfitting split hose (with a white cross or slashing in the shape of a cross on one leg) over braies, a long sleeved tunic ending around one’s upper to mid thigh, and leather shoes or some kind of short ankle boots. for armor, i’m thinking a sallet with no bevor and probably half plate, potentially with a mail collar or mantel as i’ve seen that in some illustrations? please let me know if there are any inaccuracies so far.

my main questions are: would the tunic be padded and more gambeson-like or unpadded? would the infantryman likely wear a long linen shirt or tunic under the outer tunic as was common at the time? i’ve also seen some more modern appearing illustrations where some swiss soldiers wear something akin to a hood over their breastplate?

i would really appreciate any insights or advice that anyone can give, and any links to patterns would also be extremely helpful.

i’ve been wanting to get into medieval/renaissance reenactment, and figured this was a good place to start. I want to start with a reislaufer/swiss infantry outfit, but have some uncertainties as sources on them or somewhat scarce. my current idea of an accurate mid-late 15th century swiss mercenary includes tightfitting split hose (with a white cross or slashing in the shape of a cross on one leg) over braies, a long sleeved tunic ending around one’s upper to mid thigh, and leather shoes or some kind of short ankle boots. for armor, i’m thinking a sallet with no bevor and probably half plate, potentially with a mail collar or mantel as i’ve seen that in some illustrations? please let me know if there are any inaccuracies so far.

my main questions are: would the tunic be padded and more gambeson-like or unpadded? would the infantryman likely wear a long linen shirt or tunic under the outer tunic as was common at the time? i’ve also seen some more modern appearing illustrations where some swiss soldiers wear something akin to a hood over their breastplate?

i would really appreciate any insights or advice that anyone can give, and any links to patterns would also be extremely helpful.