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What is a full suit of Armour called?

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What is a full suit of Armour called?
Panoply refers to a full suit of armor. It was worn by medieval soldiers to shield their entire body during battle. Prior to the invention of armor suits, armies used chainmail-brigand sets to maximize bodily protection.
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Solid Cast Brass Medieval Armored Knight on Horse Sculpture
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool and well detailed solid cast brass medieval armored knight on horse sculpture, circa
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20th Century American Medieval Figurative Sculptures

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Brass

19th-Century Hand-Coloured Print of Ornate Medieval Armor and Tournament Attire
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: 19th-Century Hand-Coloured Lithograph of Ornate Medieval Armor and Tournament Attire
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Antique 1840s Prints

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Paper

Antique Knight Saint Carved Statue Figure St. George Soldier Medieval Armor Oak
Located in Tyler, TX
Rare Tall Carved Oak Statue Figure~~Medieval Knight or Saint with Armor~~St. George~~c. late 18th
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Antique Early 19th Century French Classical Roman Figurative Sculptures

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Oak

Konekt Armor Console Table with Chainmail
By Konekt
Located in New York, NY
The armor console table, inspired by the intricate use of chainmail in medieval armor, features a
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2010s American Console Tables

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Steel, Stainless Steel

Konekt Armor Console Table with Chainmail; in Satin Black
By Konekt
Located in New York, NY
The armor console table, inspired by the intricate use of chainmail in medieval armor, features a
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2010s American Console Tables

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Steel, Stainless Steel

Konekt Armor Sconce in Satin Brass
By Konekt
Located in New York, NY
chainmail. Pulling from the intricate use of chainmail in Medieval armor, we reinterpret its materiality by
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2010s American Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

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