Armour for the legs

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Armour for the legs

Leg armour was rarely used as it restricted movement and would have been extremely heavy. However, the legs of pikemen were afforded some protection with the use of tassets. These were attached to the bottom of the breastplate and protected the thighs.

Acknowledgments: © 2015 Royal Albert Memorial Museum & Art Gallery, Exeter City Council

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