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	===[[Clothing]]===		===[[Clothing]]===
	* [[hose]] - joined, [[wool]] hose of one colour.		* [[hose]] - joined, [[wool]] hose of one colour.
	* [[shirt]] - [[linen]] and likely owned by the man and might ~~not~~ be ~~worn~~ ~~under~~ ~~his~~ ~~armour~~ if wearing a ~~pourpoint~~		* [[shirt]] - [[linen]] and likely owned by the man and might be replaced by a pourpoint. If he was wearing a [[breastplate]] then the [[arming doublet]] would be worn instead.
	* [[pourpoint]] - sleeveless [[linen]] garment that served as an attachment point for hose for those not wearing a doublet		* [[pourpoint]] - sleeveless [[linen]] garment that served as an attachment point for hose for those not wearing a doublet
	* [[doublet]] - of [[wool]]. Might not be worn if a pourpoint was available.		* [[doublet]] - of [[wool]]. Might not be worn if a pourpoint was available.
	* [[hood]] - possibly in colours of his employer.		* [[hood]] - possibly in colours of his employer.
	* [[livery coat]] - May or may not have sleeves. Typically [[wool]] in the colours of his employer but not always. If a livery coat was not issued, some other form of livery was usually present to identify the him.		* [[livery coat]] - May or may not have sleeves. Typically [[wool]] in the colours of his employer but not always. If a livery coat was not issued, some other form of livery was usually present to identify the him.
	* turn[[shoes]] - typically ankle [[boot]]s, possibly longer. He might wear long, riding boots with [[spur]]s if he was mounted.		* turn[[shoes]] - typically ankle [[boot]]s, possibly longer. He might wear long, riding boots with [[spur]]s if he was mounted.

	===Modern Misconceptions===		===Modern Misconceptions===

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	This guide leans heavily towards an [[England\|English]] depiction.		This guide leans heavily towards an [[England\|English]] depiction.


	See also:

⚫	* [[mercenary]]
⚫	* [[routier]]

	==Equipment==		==Equipment==
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	*[[15th century nobles fighting equipment]]		*[[15th century nobles fighting equipment]]
		⚫	* [[mercenary]]

		⚫	* [[routier]]
	[[category:fighting kit]]		[[category:fighting kit]]
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	* pikeman - padded jack, right arm defence, sallet, a [[shield\|targe]] and [[pike]].		* pikeman - padded jack, right arm defence, sallet, a [[shield\|targe]] and [[pike]].

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			''See also:''
			* [[15th century levy fighting equipment]]
			*[[15th century nobles fighting equipment]]

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	==Ordinance of Bohain en Vermandois==		==Ordinance of Bohain en Vermandois==
	Charles the Rash of [[Burgundy]] in 1472 issued specific requirements for professional soldiers.		Charles the Rash of [[Burgundy]] in 1472 issued specific requirements for professional soldiers.
	* hand gunner - sleeved mail shirt, mail or plate neck defence, a sallet and breastplate, sword, dagger and his hand gun		* hand gunner - sleeved mail shirt, mail or plate neck defence, a sallet and [[breastplate]], sword, dagger and his [[firearm\|hand gun]]
	* archer - brigandine over an [[aketon]], [[splint]]s for arms, a [[gorget\|gorgerine]] or standard, a sallet, bow, long dagger		* archer - brigandine over an [[aketon]], [[splint]]s for arms, a [[gorget\|gorgerine]] or standard, a sallet, bow, long dagger
	* pikeman - padded jack, right arm defence, sallet, a [[shield\|targe]] and pike.		* pikeman - padded jack, right arm defence, sallet, a [[shield\|targe]] and [[pike]].

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	===[[Armour]]===		===[[Armour]]===
	* [[iron]] [[cap]] or [[helmet]] - this might be a [[kettle helm]], [[basinet]], [[sallet]] or other similar type. The basinet fell out of favour by the mid [[15th century]] to be replaced by the sallet. Heavily armed men at arms might sport a [[~~gorget~~]] in addition to their helmet or might wear an [[armet]]. They may be painted and have [[motto\|slogan]]s written upon them, often with a [[religion\|religious]] theme.		* [[iron]] [[cap]] or [[helmet]] - this might be a [[kettle helm]], [[basinet]], [[sallet]] or other similar type. The basinet fell out of favour by the mid [[15th century]] to be replaced by the sallet. Heavily armed men at arms might sport a [[bevor]] in addition to their helmet or might wear an [[armet]]. They may be painted and have [[motto\|slogan]]s written upon them, often with a [[religion\|religious]] theme.
	* padded [[jack]] and/or a pair of [[brigandine]]s - very wealthy men at arms might wear a brigandine when travelling in hostile territory in case of attack. Splints or chains might be added to the arms of padded armour for additional defence.		* padded [[jack]] and/or a pair of [[brigandine]]s - very wealthy men at arms might wear a brigandine when travelling in hostile territory in case of attack. Splints or chains might be added to the arms of padded armour for additional defence.
	* [[maille\|mail]] [[standard]] (standart) - mail collar to protect the neck		* [[maille\|mail]] [[standard]] (standart) - mail collar to protect the neck

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The typical '''equipment of a [[man at arms]] in the [[15th century]]''' would vary considerably on the length of time on campaign, the success of the particular unit he was associated with and also his rank within that unit.

Men at arms were typically more heavily armoured than [[levy|levied troops]].

This guide leans heavily towards an [[England|English]] depiction.

See also:
* [[mercenary]]
* [[routier]]

==Equipment==
===[[Weapon|Arms]]===
* [[polearm|pole weapon]] _ one of a variety of types. [[Halberd]]s and [[pike]]s were popular with units. A pikeman might also carry a [[shield|targe/target]]
* [[spear]]
* [[dagger]] or [[knife]] - bollock or [[rondel]] types were common.
* [[longbow]] - [[England|English]] mercenary archers were highly sought after. Most [[arrows]] would be provided by the commanders of [[army|armies]].
* [[crossbow]] - sometimes these where accompanied by a large [[shield]] called a [[pavise]].
* [[fire arm|hand gun]] - simple design with matchlock firing mechanism.
* [[sword]] - [[arming sword]]s and [[falchion]]s combined with a [[buckler]] were popular as secondary weapons and a heavily armoured men at arms might have a [[longsword]].
* [[pole axe]] - heavily armoured men at arms might wield a multi-purpose pole axe instead of a [[buckler]] and [[arming sword]].
* various other [[weapon]]s ([[mace]]s etc) depending on the personal taste of the [[soldier]].
* [[lance]] - mounted men at arms might wield a lance

===[[Armour]]===
* [[iron]] [[cap]] or [[helmet]] - this might be a [[kettle helm]], [[basinet]], [[sallet]] or other similar type. The basinet fell out of favour by the mid [[15th century]] to be replaced by the sallet. Heavily armed men at arms might sport a [[gorget]] in addition to their helmet or might wear an [[armet]]. They may be painted and have [[motto|slogan]]s written upon them, often with a [[religion|religious]] theme.
* padded [[jack]] and/or a pair of [[brigandine]]s - very wealthy men at arms might wear a brigandine when travelling in hostile territory in case of attack. Splints or chains might be added to the arms of padded armour for additional defence.
* [[maille|mail]] [[standard]] (standart) - mail collar to protect the neck
* [[maille|mail]] shirt - issued and most often worn under a pair of [[brigandine]]s. Sleeves to the forearm or elbow and torso to the upper thigh. Internal link diameter approximately 5-6 mm and a wire thickness of approximately 1.2 to 1.6 mm and of round drawn wire. Entirely riveted.
* [[plate armour]] - very wealthy or successful men at arms might sport an entire harness of [[plate armour]]. Sections of armour might also be worn (eg a [[plackart]], just arm harness etc). These might be scavenged from the battlefield, won in battle or purchased if the men at arms were successful. If scavenged the armour would likely not match the rest of his [[armour]]. This was not the armour of your typical soldier.

===[[Clothing]]===
* [[hose]] - joined, [[wool]] hose of one colour.
* [[shirt]] - [[linen]] and likely owned by the man and might not be worn under his armour if wearing a pourpoint
* [[pourpoint]] - sleeveless [[linen]] garment that served as an attachment point for hose for those not wearing a doublet
* [[doublet]] - of [[wool]]. Might not be worn if a pourpoint was available.
* [[hood]] - possibly in colours of his employer.
* [[livery coat]] - May or may not have sleeves. Typically [[wool]] in the colours of his employer but not always. If a livery coat was not issued, some other form of livery was usually present to identify the him.
* turn[[shoes]] - typically ankle [[boot]]s, possibly longer. He might wear long, riding boots with [[spur]]s if he was mounted.

===Modern Misconceptions===
* ragged, [[hessian]] clothing
* completely uniform [[clothing]] and equipment.

==Ordinance of Bohain en Vermandois==
Charles the Rash of [[Burgundy]] in 1472 issued specific requirements for professional soldiers.
* hand gunner - sleeved mail shirt, mail or plate neck defence, a sallet and breastplate, sword, dagger and his hand gun
* archer - brigandine over an [[aketon]], [[splint]]s for arms, a [[gorget|gorgerine]] or standard, a sallet, bow, long dagger
* pikeman - padded jack, right arm defence, sallet, a [[shield|targe]] and pike.

[[category:fighting kit]]