Jack of plate

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Jack of plate, English or Scottish, c1590
Jack of plate, English or Scottish, c1590
Jack of plate, English, c1580-90
Jack of plate, English, c1580-90

A jack or jack of plate is a type of armour comprising small iron plates sewn between layers of felt and canvas.

The jack is similar to the brigandine, the main difference is in the method of construction: a brigandine is riveted whereas a jack is sewn.

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