Body armor, Buff Coat, 16th century - PICRYL - Public Domain Media Search Engine Public Domain Search
Armor attributed to Richard Holden | Harquebusier's Armor of Pedro II, King of Portugal (reigned 1683–1706) with Buff Coat | British, London; buff coat, European | The Metropolitan Museum of Art
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Buff coat Mid-17th century buff coat from Littlecote House - Royal Armouries collections | Coat, Historical armor, 1600 dress
Why did soldiers in the XVII century use buff coats (leather armour) instead of gambeson (padded armour)? Many people claim gambesons are cheaper and at least as protective. - Quora
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