1485 Yorkist man-at-arms, Battle of Bosworth
1 Long boots
2 Hat with a pewter badge for civilian wear
3 Sallet helmet that protected the face
4 Gorget
5 & 6 Paldrons – to protect the shoulder; the left one is bigger because the left side was the defensive side
7 Bevor
8 Pouch
9 Belt
10 Coist – worn underneath the hat to absorb sweat and keep hair back
11 Left arm armour – this was heavier as it was the defensive side.
12 Black cloak – worn over civilian clothing
13 Hourglass gauntlet to protect the hand
14 Ring
15 Rosary beads
16 Money pouch
17 Sabatons – to go over long boots and protect the foot; first piece of armour to go on
18 Tassets – hang from the breast plate to protect upper part of leg
19 Back plate, covered in Duke of Norfolk’s colours
20 Breast plate
21 Cuisse covers the upper part of the leg and greave on the lower. Big wing shaped section covered the back of the joint to stop soldiers being cut behind the knees
22 Right arm made of three pieces - the upper cannon, lower cannon and coulter for the elbow; right hourglass gauntlet
23 Belt for sword scabbard
24 Hand and heart sword with a fishtail pummel – can use it with one or two hands; the sword would have a maker’s mark on the blade
25 Dagger
26 Scabbard for dagger
27 Arming jack with maille sleeves
28 Belt
29 Wooden comb
30 White linen shirt
31 Doublet with folds, indicated a high status; civilian wear. The black garment is hose with a codpiece
32 Pewter spoon, silver handled knife, pewter goblet, wooden bowl and plate
33 Case for knife
34 Scabbard for sword
35 Poleax – someone on foot would use that – smash people’s heads, bend arm so they can’t fight back. Big point at front – hammer part for banging heads