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Period Patterns number 102, More Medieval Military
Garments, contains patterns for 2 coats of plates, 1
lentner, 1 angel-wing tunic (with or without dags on the
sleeves), 3 coifs and 1 gorget.
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Padded coifs gave protection to the head, and were
necessary for comfort under mail coifs and helmets. A simple
collar or gorget gave additional protection to the neck.
Cuisses were padded thigh pieces, often with plates and
metal knee caps attached. Hose worn while fighting could be
padded in places. Hose ranged from baggy to skintight, dull
to wildly colorful. The angel-wing tunic could also be worn
as civilian wear.
These patterns are functional fighting garb for use in
the Society for Creative Anachronism and other re-enactment
or recreation groups. They can also be used as is or in an
adapted form for civilian wear in these groups, or for stage
productions.
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