Hey Gallus,
Have you taken a look at Narf of Picklestink's work? He's done some gorgeous armours for Crumbs of Power and the very WIP Italy at War (offshoot of Britain at War)
I know Eagle and The Radiant Cross is an anachronistic, fantastical clusterfuck of time periods and factions (still awesome, no offense D'sparil), but they have some really gorgeous items as well that you might be able to use.
I really love your work so far, keep it up!