Jack of plate
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A jack of plate is a type of armour made up of small iron plates sewn between layers of felt and canvas. They were commonly referred to simply as a "jack". This type of armour was used by common Medie
Jack of plate, English or Scottish, c1590
Jack of plate, English, c1580-90
A reproduction jack being made by a member of The Tudor Group, with the internal construction clearly visible.
René d'Anjou Livre des tournois France Provence X Ve siècle
Brigandine
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A brigandine, also called a brigander, is a form of body armour, in use from the late Middle Ages and up to the early modern era. It is a garment typically made of heavy cloth, canvas, or leather, fea
Jack of plate
…This type of armour was used by common Medieval European soldiers as well as by the rebel peasants known as Jacquerie. The jack is similar to the brigandine. The main difference is in the method of construction: a brigandine is riveted whereas a jack is sewn. Jacks of plate were created by stitching as many…
Brigandine from Handbuch der Waffenkunde (Handbook of Weaponry), Wendelin Boeheim, 1890
Manuscript miniature depicting a 15th century brigandine (made between 1440–1450 in Nantes or Angers)
Inside view of an Italian brigandine (c. 1470).