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Body armor, Buff Coat, 16th century

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The buff coat was worn as European military attire from around 1600 through to the 1680s. The origin of the term 'buff' in relation to the coat refers to leather obtained from the "European buffalo" (available sources do not specify what species this term means, but it most probably refers to the wisent), which also gave rise to the term buff for its light tan colour. The only source of buffalo leather in the early 17th century was Germany. Most buff coats, however, were made from thick cowhide. While mainly worn for military use, its design reflects civilian styles fashionable during the early 17th century, with a high waist and flared skirts extending to the thighs. It is related to the earlier sleeveless doublet or jerkin, likewise made of thick leather.

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1500 - 1599
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Buff coat

Is an item of leather clothing that was primarily worn by cavalry and officers during the 17th century, but also worn by a small number of infantry.
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armor body armor buff coats buffs coats costume leather costumes buff coat european buff coat stuart james ii king james ii king of england 16th century high resolution 3d object metropolitan museum of art