Encyclopedia of historical weapons - Cuirass
Also called pair of curates. Full-coverage, plate body- armor. Consists of breastplate, backplate, and sometimes tassets.
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- Comprises of (and is also called) charcoal iron and is welded in fire. Quality may vary but is usually quite delicate yet easily bend-able.…
