Rerebrace
A rerebrace (sometimes known as an upper cannon[1]) is a piece of armour designed to protect the upper arms (above the elbow). Splint rerebraces were a feature of Byzantine armour in the Early Medieval period. The rerebrace seems to have re-emerged in England, in the early 14th century.[2]) As part of the full plate armour of the Late Middle Ages and Renaissance the rerebrace was a tubular piece of armour between the shoulder defences (pauldron) and the elbow protection (couter).
References
- ^ Arms & Armor of the Medieval Knight (Crescent Books reprint ed.). New York City: Crescent Books. 1993 [1988]. pp. 79–80. ISBN 0-517-10319-2.
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External links
- Cleveland Museum of Art glossary of arms and armor
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