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Half armour

Scope note

Light armors worn by infantry and cavalry throughout the 16th and 17th centuries, consisting of pieces for the head, upper body, arms, and thighs.

This term has 9 records attributed within our system.

Term type

AAT
Object name

Getty AAT term number

3000207061

Broader Terms used

armors

Term used for

armors, half
half-armors

Equivalent Terms used

half armor

Created

13yrs ago

Connected records

Half armour

Maker(s)

Production: Unknown

Half armour

Maker(s)

Production: Unknown

Half armour

Maker(s)

Production: Unknown

Half armour

Maker(s)

Production: Unknown

Half armour

Maker(s)

Production: Unknown

Half armour

Maker(s)

Production: Unknown

Armour (protective wear)

Maker(s)

Unknown (Probably)
Maker of elements: Unknown

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