The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York - The armor is shown with an associated buff coat. This sturdy leather defense, which provided effective protection against sword cuts, was worn throughout the
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Buff coat Mid-17th century buff coat from Littlecote House - Royal Armouries collections | 17th century clothing, Historical clothing, Arms and armour
![Buff coats, worn under armor by cavalry and officers, could stop a sword cut or even a musket or pistol balls Buff coats, worn under armor by cavalry and officers, could stop a sword cut or even a musket or pistol balls](http://www.thevintagenews.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/65/2016/12/Soldier-of-the-English-Civil-War-wearing-a-buff-coat-Victorian-painting-by-John-Pettie.-Photo-Credit.jpg)