Encyclopedia of historical weapons - Plackart
Part of armor. Covers the wearer's lower rib and stomach area. Attached with straps which allows better flexibility.
From Encyclopedia
- Breastplate
- Plate armour protecttion for the front of the torso, to the waist. See also plackart.
- Inlay
- See Damascening.
- Jack
- Poor coat from layered fabric or leather will little plates inserted and stitched between the layers.
- Volgue
- See Spear.
