Falling buffe
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The Falling buffe is 16th Century armour
for the throat and lower face. It evolved from the bevor
and was composed of several lamés
, retained in place by spring catches, which could be lowered for better ventilation and vision.
Armour
Armour or armor is protective covering used to prevent damage from being inflicted to an object, individual or a vehicle through use of direct contact weapons or projectiles, usually during combat, or from damage caused by a potentially dangerous environment or action...
for the throat and lower face. It evolved from the bevor
Bevor
A bevor is a piece of plate armour designed to protect the neck, much like a gorget. A bevor can be made of a single solid piece or multiple articulated lamés around the neck and chin. The bevor was typically worn in conjunction with a sallet, and later with a burgonet, in a form known as a...
and was composed of several lamés
Lamé (armor)
A lamé is a solid piece of sheet metal used as a component of a larger section of plate armor. Multiple lamés are riveted together or connected by leather straps or cloth lacing to form an articulated piece of armor that provides flexible protection...
, retained in place by spring catches, which could be lowered for better ventilation and vision.