Armor for the body, as, the body breastplate and backpiece taken together; also, used for the entire suit of the day, including breastplate and backpiece, tasset and headpiece
– lightly boned corset, shorter in length than the corset always constructed of one piece; 16th century upper body armor; Medieval body armor
a piece of body armor for the trunk; usually consists of a breastplate and back piece
Also used for the entire suit of the day, including breastplate and backpiece, tasset and headpiece
{i} vest of light armor that covers the chest shoulders and hips; protective leather covering worn on the upper body