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Royal Armouries on Twitter: "Buff coat, English,about 1650 currently on loan to Musée de l'Armée. More about our loans here http://t.co/0IVKmDu5e1 http://t.co/VNzcOvCNnm" / Twitter
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![Nationalclothing on Twitter: "Authentic buff coat – leather under armor of warriors. Thick leather serves as additional protection, under the metal armor #buffcoat #leather_underarmor #underarmor #leatherarmor #armor #warrior #knight #authenticarmor ... Nationalclothing on Twitter: "Authentic buff coat – leather under armor of warriors. Thick leather serves as additional protection, under the metal armor #buffcoat #leather_underarmor #underarmor #leatherarmor #armor #warrior #knight #authenticarmor ...](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Eb6fwPhXsAElCzJ.jpg)
Nationalclothing on Twitter: "Authentic buff coat – leather under armor of warriors. Thick leather serves as additional protection, under the metal armor #buffcoat #leather_underarmor #underarmor #leatherarmor #armor #warrior #knight #authenticarmor ...
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Buff coats, worn under armor by cavalry and officers, could stop a sword cut or even a musket or pistol balls
Why did soldiers in the XVII century use buff coats (leather armour) instead of gambeson (padded armour)? Many people claim gambesons are cheaper and at least as protective. - Quora
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