Besagews are circular defences designed to protect the armpits, as part of a harness of
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* Edge, David and Paddock, John (1988). "Arms & Armor of the Medieval Knight", New York: Crescent Books. ISBN 0-517-10319-2
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Rondel (armour) — A rondel is a circular piece of metal used for protection, as part of a harness of plate armour, or attached to a helmet, breastplate, couter or on a gauntlet.Rondels most commonly hang off breastplates and cover the armpit, which is a vulnerable … Wikipedia
Armour — (or armor) is protective covering, most commonly manufactured from metals, to prevent damage from being inflicted to an individual or a vehicle through use of direct contact weapons or projectiles, usually during combat. While early armour tended … Wikipedia
Plate armour — is personal armour made from large metal plates, worn on the chest and sometimes the entire body. History Plate armour protecting the chest and the lower limbs was used by the ancient Greeks and Romans, but it fell into disuse after the collapse… … Wikipedia
Spaulders — are armored plates worn on the upper arms and shoulders in a suit of plate armour. Developed during the Middle Ages, the use of spaulders declined during the Renaissance along with the use of plate armour.Unlike pauldrons, spaulders do not cover… … Wikipedia
