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Soft armor

Scope note

Use generally for armor constructed of leather or fabric, usually padded or quilted, that has not been subjected to any hardening process.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000226815

Broader Terms used

<armor by form>

Narrower Terms used

pourpoints

Term used for

armor, soft

Equivalent Terms used

soft armour

Created

13yrs ago

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