Armoursmiths Crafts

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The medieval armourer made armour from metal plates or sheets – cuirasses, leg and arm protection, helmets, and gauntlets. A specialist in chainmail was called a maille smith, and in practice, equipping a heavily armoured soldier required both. Chainmail was worn underneath, with plating on top.
An ordinary soldier used only parts of the armour (cuirass, helmet, and gauntlets), as few could afford full armour. Decorated or custom-made armour was the privilege of the wealthy nobility.
Armourers were assisted by polishers, who polished and buffed the armour.

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