A Victorian illustration and description of a British 15th century Acton or Gambeson, a padded jacket originally designed to be worn under a suit of armour, Other versions were made to wear under chainmail or were themselves woven with chainmail within the fabric. Others were made of leather or other defensive materials.

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Photo credit: © Colin Waters / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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