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Hauberks

Scope note

Long shirts of mail protecting the arms, torso, and legs to mid-thigh, sometimes also covering the head. They were common in Europe from the 11th to the 14th century.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000201776

Broader Terms used

<body armor: torso>

Term used for

brougnes
brouignes
byrnies

Equivalent Terms used

hauberk

Created

12yrs ago

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