Encyclopedia of historical weapons - Gambeson
Quilted and embellished coat-armor.
From Encyclopedia
- Bracer
- Early fourteenth century form of defence for the lower arm; also a term for an archer's arm guard to protect the forearm from the bowstring.
- Bavin
- See Waster.
- Harness
- A term used in preference to 'suit' when talking of a complete armour.
- Type of armor made from small metal rings. Is flexible but insufficient vs. thrusts (therefore usually worn with a tough padding…
