Quote Originally Posted by spmetla
Also the full helm shouldn't actually be there, I've come to the understanding that full helms were primarily for mounted warriors when they charged because they only needed focus directly in front of them initially while the foot soldiers prefered open helms for more situational awareness. Besides it looks like the helm was just tacked on last minute, have a feeling it had an open helm at first.
Very true about the open helmets while fighting on foot. Though looking at his helm again, I've just noticed that it looks more like a bascinet with the front end of a great helm for a visor than anything else. That's a pretty odd arrangement...

Quote Originally Posted by Peasant Phill
I do believe that his torso is protected by plate armor, hence the straps on his back, but that it was painted or some cloth was attached to it.
I dunno, I still think it looks more like a coat-of-plates, but CA could've given him a brigantine for all I know...