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A typical buff coat worn by cavalry in the English Civil Wars (1642-51). The thick leather was much lighter than armour but could protect against sword slashes. (Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York)
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Art, M. M. o. (2022, January 18). English Buff Coat for Cavalry. World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.worldhistory.org/image/15152/english-buff-coat-for-cavalry/
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Art, Metropolitan Museum of. "English Buff Coat for Cavalry." World History Encyclopedia. Last modified January 18, 2022. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/15152/english-buff-coat-for-cavalry/.
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Art, Metropolitan Museum of. "English Buff Coat for Cavalry." World History Encyclopedia. World History Encyclopedia, 18 Jan 2022. Web. 17 Apr 2024.
