Hierarchy classification:

1. top of the aat hierarchies
2. Objects Facet
3. Furnishings and Equipment (hierarchy name)
4. Costume (hierarchy name)
5. costume (mode of fashion)
6. [costume by function]
7. protective wear
8. armor
9. [armor by form]
10. body armor
11. [body armor for upper extremities]

Narrower term/s

• spaudlers

Anotations

Scope note:

Plate armor for the shoulders and upper arms, consisting either of one large plate shaped to the shoulder or several articulated lames, extending at the front and rear to protect the armpits and often the shoulder blades.