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title: English Buff Coat for Cavalry
author: Metropolitan Museum of Art
source: https://www.worldhistory.org/image/15152/english-buff-coat-for-cavalry/
format: machine-readable-alternate
updated: 1970-01-01
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# English Buff Coat for Cavalry
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## Image File
[](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/15152.png)
## Image Caption
A typical buff coat worn by [cavalry in the English Civil Wars](https://www.worldhistory.org/article/1930/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)
## Cite This Work
### APA
Art, M. M. o. (2022, January 18). English Buff Coat for Cavalry. *World History Encyclopedia*.
### Chicago
Art, Metropolitan Museum of. "English Buff Coat for Cavalry." *World History Encyclopedia*, January 18, 2022. .
### MLA
Art, Metropolitan Museum of. "English Buff Coat for Cavalry." *World History Encyclopedia*, 18 Jan 2022, .
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