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aketon
quilted soft armour usually with sleeves, same as French bacqueton, differences from gambeson are unclear.
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arming caps
small conical metal cap worn under the helmet, but over the coif as added protection.
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'askar
small standing military force consisting of slaves and freed men, under the Islamic amirs.
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bargustuwan
general term for horse or eleqhant armour, may be quilted or of lamellar.
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caparison
a decorative covering for the tack or harness of a horse; trappings.
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chapel-de-fer
literally "iron hat", wide brimmed helmet, also called a war-hat.
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chausses
leg armour used in foot combat.
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cuisses
padded or quilted armour for the thighs or knees.
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coif
also Coiffe, or Coife mail coif, or head covering made of mail that covers the head and neck and is worn under the helmet.
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enarmes
holding straps inside a shield
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