[Darksheare]

Armor, for the most part though, wasn’t painted.
That was rare, and more time consuming than gilding or engraving.
Gilding armor took skill, and went hand in hand with engraving.

[moose07]

Decorating probably cost as much as the plating underneath it.
Best to just give it a good buff up then lacquer it to stop the rust.
Didn't do much good anyway, the Bodkin point (Arrow head) created the lovely square holes visible in museum exhibits to day. That had to hurt.