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Corslets

Scope note

Light half armor worn by heavy infantry from the early 16th to the mid-17th century in Europe, at first comprised of a gorget, spaudlers, breastplate, backplate, tassets, vambraces, gauntlets, and an open helmet, but no legharness. In the 17th century, arm defenses were usually omitted. TARA

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000207024

Broader Terms used

half armour

Term used for

corselets (half armor)

Equivalent Terms used

corslet

Created

13yrs ago

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