1. Henry VIII: Dressed to Kill
    1. Visiting Henry VIII: Dressed to Kill
    2. A King's guide to armour
    3. Fun and games
    4. Armour glossary: what goes where?
      1. Arming the man
      2. Arming the horse
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Armour glossary: what goes where?



Buffes, greaves, crinets – what are they and what do they protect?
Find out here.

Protection for the bonce
  1. Arming the man
    Take a closer look at head, torso and groin defence with our slideshows.
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  2. Arming the horse
    Find out how a horse’s body is protected with our slideshow.
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