Armor
chain mail- thousands of tiny metal rings plate armor- pieces of armor put together to make a type of metal shell armor material- made of fabric,leather, metal, or a mixture of all 3. It could also be made out of horn, plastic, or wood.
< chain mail armor the Bud Knight playing football > |
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far left: plate armor < helmet design |
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Soldiers had horses, and the horses. The horses sometimes had armor to protect themselves also. The men who rode the horses had the job of protecting their horse. If the man's horse died during the battle, the soldier would then be stuck having to walk his way home. right: armored horse far right: leather armor
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