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Falling buffes

Scope note

Bevors to protect the chin and lower face, consisting of several lames articulated on sliding rivets, held in place by spring-operated catches or studs which, when released, allow the lames to fall open. They were commonly worn with open burgonets.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

300036849

Broader Terms used

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Equivalent Terms used

falling buffe

Created

13yrs ago

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