faulds
Faulds are a type of plate armor. They are bands of metal intended to protect the waist and hips, resembling a metal skirt, usually attached at the bottom of the cuirass and plackard.
Faulds that extend to cover the upper thighs are also known as tassets.
See also
- Kusazuri, the Japanese equivalent.
- List of armor
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