![Buff Jerkin of Hendrik Casimir I. Casimir was wearing this buff jerkin when he was shot from his horse in 1640. The thick leather could repel blows from a sword or dagger, Buff Jerkin of Hendrik Casimir I. Casimir was wearing this buff jerkin when he was shot from his horse in 1640. The thick leather could repel blows from a sword or dagger,](https://c8.alamy.com/comp/2G2300P/buff-jerkin-of-hendrik-casimir-i-casimir-was-wearing-this-buff-jerkin-when-he-was-shot-from-his-horse-in-1640-the-thick-leather-could-repel-blows-from-a-sword-or-dagger-but-not-bullets-this-is-why-soldiers-often-wore-an-iron-cuirass-over-it-if-only-hendrik-had!-he-died-from-his-injury-one-week-later-the-bullet-hole-and-the-cuts-to-free-him-from-the-jerkin-are-still-clear-to-see-2G2300P.jpg)
Buff Jerkin of Hendrik Casimir I. Casimir was wearing this buff jerkin when he was shot from his horse in 1640. The thick leather could repel blows from a sword or dagger,
![Buff coats, worn under armor by cavalry and officers, could stop a sword cut or even a musket or pistol balls | The Vintage News Buff coats, worn under armor by cavalry and officers, could stop a sword cut or even a musket or pistol balls | The Vintage News](https://www.thevintagenews.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/65/2016/12/lead-856-640x320.jpg)
Buff coats, worn under armor by cavalry and officers, could stop a sword cut or even a musket or pistol balls | The Vintage News
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Buff coat, belt, glove, with sword and hilt For sale as Framed Prints, Photos, Wall Art and Photo Gifts
![John McCafferty on X: "Buff Coat European 17th century This these leather coats provided pretty effective protection against sword cuts. (Met Museum) https://t.co/0NuPkr6XWs" / X John McCafferty on X: "Buff Coat European 17th century This these leather coats provided pretty effective protection against sword cuts. (Met Museum) https://t.co/0NuPkr6XWs" / X](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/F_2w0SaWwAA17b7.jpg:large)
John McCafferty on X: "Buff Coat European 17th century This these leather coats provided pretty effective protection against sword cuts. (Met Museum) https://t.co/0NuPkr6XWs" / X
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
![A suit of cuirassier's armour at the time of the Restoration, 1650. Cuirass, helmet, pauldrons and brassarts of blue steel, buff coat, gambado boots and spurs, sword in fr - Album alb4633959 A suit of cuirassier's armour at the time of the Restoration, 1650. Cuirass, helmet, pauldrons and brassarts of blue steel, buff coat, gambado boots and spurs, sword in fr - Album alb4633959](https://www.album-online.com/photos/prev/NDVlOTUwMA/album_alb4633959.jpg)
A suit of cuirassier's armour at the time of the Restoration, 1650. Cuirass, helmet, pauldrons and brassarts of blue steel, buff coat, gambado boots and spurs, sword in fr - Album alb4633959
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