Encyclopedia of historical weapons - Cuisse

Armor protecting thighs.

Encyclopedia of historical weapons

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Barbute
See Barbut.
Brown Bill
See Bill.
Cod-piece
Fabric covering for the groin, latterly padded. Its counter­part in armour could be either of mail or, more usually, of plate.
Jupon
Short, fitted overcoat made of several thick fabric layers and a final layer which was usually from silk or velvet. Has an embroided coat of arms of…
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