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Poldermittons

Scope note

Large, heavy pieces of plate armor shaped like a wing or shell, attached to the lower cannon of the vambrace, worn with tilt armor to protect the elbow and armpit.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000224862

Broader Terms used

double pieces

Equivalent Terms used

Poldermitton

Created

13yrs ago

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