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Harquebus armors

Scope note

Use for European armors worn from the second half of the 16th century by light cavalry armed with firearms, typically consisting of a cuirass over a buff coat, spaudlers, an open helmet such as a burgonet, light Zischägge, or steel skull, and an elbow gauntlet for the left hand.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000262008

Broader Terms used

half armour

Equivalent Terms used

harquebus armor

Created

13yrs ago

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