![Body armor, Buff Coat, 16th century - PICRYL - Public Domain Media Search Engine Public Domain Search Body armor, Buff Coat, 16th century - PICRYL - Public Domain Media Search Engine Public Domain Search](https://cdn2.picryl.com/photo/1600/01/01/buff-coat-7fe5ba-1024.jpg)
Body armor, Buff Coat, 16th century - PICRYL - Public Domain Media Search Engine Public Domain Search
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
![Pin de Worldantiques Antiques en European armored clothing and related items. | Moda del siglo 17, Ropa histórica, Paño Pin de Worldantiques Antiques en European armored clothing and related items. | Moda del siglo 17, Ropa histórica, Paño](https://i.pinimg.com/originals/d9/0c/69/d90c69892f874e7357f2c4f5201d7463.jpg)