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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
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Royal Armouries on Twitter: "Buff coat, English,about 1650 currently on loan to Musée de l'Armée. More about our loans here http://t.co/0IVKmDu5e1 http://t.co/VNzcOvCNnm" / Twitter
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