The rerebrace seems to have re-emerged in England, in the early 14th century. As part of the full plate armour of the Late Middle Ages and Renaissance the rerebrace was a tubular piece of armour between the shoulder defences (spaulder or pauldron) and the elbow protection (couter).
The rerebrace appears to have resurfaced in England during the early 14th century. As part of the comprehensive plate armor employed during the Late Middle Ages and Renaissance, the rerebrace was a cylindrical piece of armor situated between the shoulder defenses (spaulder or pauldron) and elbow protection (couter).