vambraces
- Scope note
- Term applied to the ensemble of plate armor pieces for the arm below the shoulder, consisting of two cannons linked by a cowter, in use in Europe from the 14th to the 17th century. Also sometimes used to mean cannons worn on the forearm only, including such ancient Greek pieces.
- Date of creation: 22-Apr-2024
Accepted term: 22-Apr-2024