Looks like Sorran ("Kirk-Killer") is the one who sells it on the 'bay and feels the urge to defend his recast.
Just sayin'...
But the guess the question in the first post is answered, so just move along. This isn't the armor you're looking for.
The best with E6000 is that can unassemble it WITHOUT destroying it
Should be any easy fix. Just insert a long blade (Teppichmesser) underneath the strip and slowly work your way down.
Actually, it was a split rivet (Spaltniete).
I'd change it. Or, if you must, cover it with a brass button.
Those parts in the crotch area were not painted, for obvious reasons