<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><mads xmlns="http://www.loc.gov/mads/" xmlns:mods="http://www.loc.gov/mods/v3" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink" xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance" xsi:schemaLocation="http://www.loc.gov/mads/
mads.xsd"><authority><topic authority="http://AATesaurus.cultura.gencat.cat/aat/getty_en">armor</topic></authority><related type="narrower"><topic>horse armor</topic></related><related type="narrower"><topic>armor components</topic></related><related type="narrower"><topic>[armor by form]</topic></related><related type="narrower"><topic>[armor by function]</topic></related><related type="narrower"><topic>armor groupings</topic></related><related type="other"><topic>armorers</topic></related><related type="other"><topic>armors</topic></related><related type="broader"><topic>protective wear</topic></related><related type="broader"><topic>personal accessories</topic></related><variant type="other"><topic>armour</topic></variant><variant type="other"><topic>armament</topic></variant> <note xml:lang="en"><![CDATA[ Refers generally to that category of costume designed to be worn or carried to protect the body in combat. Armor pieces which are always physical parts of or are affixed to other pieces and cannot function alone are collocated under the guide term "<armor components>." For specifically groups of armor pieces designed as a whole to possess particular physical characteristics in order to suit a particular purpose or occasion, see "armors." ]]></note></mads>