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Armor

In English statutes, the word armor means the whole apparatus of war ; offensive and defensive arms. In the Order of the Temple pieces of armor are used to a limited extent. In the Chivalric Degrees of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite, in order to carry out the symbolism as well as to render effect to its dramas, armor pieces and articles for the use of knights become necessary, with mantling, crest, mottoes, etc. Some of these are herein enumerated as follows:

AILLETTES-Square shields for the shoulders, the original of the present epaulet. ANLACE-A broad two-edged dagger or short sword once hung at the belt or girdle. BALDRIC-Belt diagonally crossing the body. BATTLE-Ax-Weapon with ax blade and spearhead. , BEAVER-Front of helmet, which is raised to admit food and drink or permit the recognition by a View Of the face. BEAKER-The drinking-cup with mouth-lip. BELT-For body. Badge of knightly rank. BRASSARD-armor to protect the arm from elbow to shoulder. BUCKLER-A round shield for protecting the body. CORSELET-Breastplate or body armor. CREST-Ornament on helmet designating rank and in heraldry as well to show identity. CUIRASS-Defensive armor covering the entire upper part of the trunk and including breastplate and backplate, but has also been applied to breastplate alone. GADLING-Sharp metallic knuckles on gauntlet. GAUNTLET-Mailed gloves. GORGET-Armor between the neck guard and breastplate. GREAVES-Guards for calves of legs. HALBERD-Battle-ax and spearhead on long staff formerly used as weapon but later became an emblem of authority at ceremonials. HAUBERK-Shirt of mail, of rings or scales. HELMET or CASQUE-Armor for the head. JAMBEUX-Armor for the legs. JUPON-Sleeveless jacket, to the hips. LANCE-Long spear with metallic head and pennon or small pointed flag bearing personal device. MACE-Heavy short staff of metal, ending with spiked ball.MANTLE-Outer cloak. MORION-Head armor without vizor. PENNON-A pennant, or short streamer, pointed or forked. PLUME-The designation of knighthood. SALLET-Light helmet for foot-soldiers. SOLLERETS-Shoes of mail. VIZOR-Front of helmet (slashed), moving on pivots.

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