Aaron2, that actually makes perfect sense. See my post: ceremonial armor was overpriced, light, show-piece nonsense.
You wouldn't want to wear it into actual battle, but, if you were a noble (or posing as one), you might want a few footmen or "personal guards" outfitted with this stuff.
You wouldn't want to wear it into actual battle, but, if you were a noble (or posing as one), you might want a few footmen or "personal guards" outfitted with this stuff.