The upper arms are protected by pointed, fully covering rerebraces which sit loosely under the shoulderplates.
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The breastplate is made from many horizontal layers of leather and fur. It covers everything from the neck down and ending at the groin, but the shoulder area is fairly exposed to allow for more movement space.