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Sabatons

Scope note

Armor pieces for the foot existing in various forms in Europe from Medieval times to the 16th century, comprised of mail or plates enclosing the ankle and lames covering the foot, plus a plate toecap. Some types had a detachable long point for the toecap.

This term has 2 records attributed within our system.

Term type

AAT
Object name

Getty AAT term number

300036868

Broader Terms used

<body armor: lower extremities>

Narrower Terms used

bear-paw sabatons

Term used for

sabataynes

Equivalent Terms used

sabaton

Created

13yrs ago

Connected records

Greaves

Maker(s)

Production: Unknown

Greaves

Maker(s)

Production: Unknown

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