Encyclopedia of historical weapons - Coat-armor
Top-covering piece of clothing. Popular in tournaments where it presented the beholder’s coat of arms.
From Encyclopedia
- Brigandine
- Form of coat-of-plates with hundreds of small plates, partially covering each other. Mobile yet protective.
- Helm, Great Helm
- Helmet surrounding the whole head. Usually consist of 4-5 metal plates riveted together. Worn over a mail or a small steel cap.
- Morion
- Form of a helmet with a distinctively curved brim and a high crest.
- Plackart
- Part of armor. Covers the wearer's lower rib and stomach area. Attached with straps which allows better flexibility.
