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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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