Armour for the arms
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The use of armour on the shoulders (pauldrons) and arms (vanbraces) was restricted to soldiers on horseback (cavalrymen) only. It provided extra protection against swords but was too heavy for the foot soldier to wear.
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 and arms (vanbraces) was restricted to soldiers on horseback (cavalrymen) only. It provided extra protection against swords but was too heavy for the foot soldier to wear.)
