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A '''gambeson''' is a padded jacket used to protect the trunk (and generally arms as well) from bruising blows. For [[heavy fighter]]s it is generally worn under the rigid armour, for [[fencing]] it is generally worn just by itself (or with minimal added protection to groin and joints). |
A '''gambeson''' is a padded [[jacket]] used to protect the trunk (and generally arms as well) from bruising blows. For [[heavy fighter]]s it is generally worn under the rigid [[armour]], for [[fencing]] it is generally worn just by itself (or with minimal added protection to groin and joints). |
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Revision as of 11:14, 17 September 2004
A gambeson is a padded jacket used to protect the trunk (and generally arms as well) from bruising blows. For heavy fighters it is generally worn under the rigid armour, for fencing it is generally worn just by itself (or with minimal added protection to groin and joints).
