Medieval Knight
KnightA 15th Century knight,ready for battle, in full plate harness.A harness like this would cost the same price as a posh sports car today.This knight would also have owned a castle or a large manor house.
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VisorDrops down during battle
WrapperProtects neck and chin
Arming JacketPadded for comfort
Pauldron
Pole Axe
Besagew
Gauntlet
Cuisse
Poleyn
Greave
Mail Skirt
ArmetOne of many styles of medieval helmet
PanacheDyed ostrich feathers in the knight’s colours
BreastplateCurved to
deflect weapons
CouterElbow protection
ties onto jack
