No actual examples of this type of armour have ever been found on European archaeological findings.

Different types of armour were used to protect from attack by tanks.

This type of armour could provide minimal protection against slashing and glancing blows.

A brigandine was simply a type of armour worn by a foot soldier.

A type of armour very similar in design to the brigandine was used in medieval China.

Previously, this type of armour as not found at Dacian sites.

However, according to Herodotus, there was at least a general conformity in the type of armour and style of fighting.

The type of armour used was that characteristic of the later period, the small round shield and the metal helmet.

These three types of armour made up the bulk of the equipment used by soldiers with mail being the most expensive.

Plate armour is a historical type of personal armour made from iron or steel plates.