17th century suede jacket tilly sand buffcoat

17th century suede jacket tilly sand buffcoatThe buff coat is derived from the simple leather vest (jerkin) worn by hunters and soldiers during the Tudor period, which in turn was based on the padded arming doublet worn under armour. The buff coat was employed as European military clothing from around 1600 until the 1680s. These were usually worn under cuirasses and provided protection against cutting weapons such as rapiers and sabres. Most buff coats had sleeves, whilst some were sleeveless.

it features a high neckline with buttons at both the neckline and the sleeves

an article may even be polished further

Each boot is provided with hobnails

explaining how to utilise the rotella

It stands 31 cm high with an approx

The earless cup is polished and coated on the inside and outside

The cuirass is well-suited to cosplay

Style II/B and II/C

Presumably crafted originally in France

to guarantee a safe journey to Jerusalem for all pilgrims

whilst the cavalry carried it on the left

This technique is based on various excavations of historical clothing fragments