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Medieval armor is appreciated today mostly as works of art. It can be quite easy to forget that once upon a time these items were intended to be worn as a way to protect the wearer from imminent injury or even death. Despite the heavy, uncomfortable façade these suits portray, they did provide elements of comfort and cushioning to the wearer from falls and other injuries although not to the extent that today’s versions are able to.A Variety of MaterialsWhen one pictures a suit of armor, t