Why did soldiers in the XVII century use buff coats (leather armour) instead of gambeson (padded armour)? Many people claim gambesons are cheaper and at least as protective. - Quora
Buff coats, worn under armor by cavalry and officers, could stop a sword cut or even a musket or pistol balls
Leather Buff Coat, 17th century | Outfit4Events
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Buff coats, worn under armor by cavalry and officers, could stop a sword cut or even a musket or pistol balls
17th Century buff coat: Getting the right color (test dyes) | The Tavern Knight's Barracks
Pin de Worldantiques Antiques en European armored clothing and related items. | Moda del siglo 17, Ropa histórica, Paño
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17th Century Buff Coat: Prepping & Planning | The Tavern Knight's Barracks
17th century buff coat
Dig that buff coat | A well-done recreation of a leather buf… | Flickr
Buff coat (1630) - Royal Armouries collections
In The Buff • V&A Blog
Buff coat (about 1650) - Royal Armouries collections
17th Century Buff Coat: Prepping & Planning | The Tavern Knight's Barracks
Buff coat (1650) - Royal Armouries collections
The Buff coat -- myArmoury.com
A British Civil Wars buff-leather coat | Royal Armouries
Buff coat+cuirass | For soldiers of teh currasier corps of t… | Flickr