cuirasses

Meaning

of Cuirass

Examples

Auxilia are generally shown wearing mail ( lorica hamata ) cuirasses and carrying oval shields. Source: Internet

Around the dynastic Tang, Song, and early Ming Period, cuirasses and plates (mingguangjia) were also used, with more elaborate versions for officers in war. Source: Internet

However, many units retained cuirasses and helmets for their protective value against sword and bayonet strikes and the morale boost these provide to the wearers. Source: Internet