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#REDIRECT [[Aventail]] |
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The '''ventail''' is a [[mail]] protection for the lower face. It could be attached to a [[mail]] defensive garment or to a [[helmet]] or [[coif]]. |
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They were introduced in the [[12th century]], but became less common with the well off as [[helmet]] types changed. |
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They remained in use by [[soldier]]s after being abandoned by [[noble|nobility]]. |
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'''See Also:''' |
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* [[aventail]] |
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[[category:armour]] |
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