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Splint armour, also referred to as splinted armour, is a form of armour primarily from Medieval Europe. The armour consists of strips of metal, or splints, which are attached to a fabric or leather backing or covering. Splint armour first appears in a Scythian grave from the 4th century BCE. It reappears in the Early Medieval era and again in the 14th century as part of transitional armour. Splint armour is related to scale armour but distinguished by long, narrow strips of metal. The splints are narrow metal strips arranged longitudinally. The splints are pierced for riveting or sewing to a…mehr

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Splint armour, also referred to as splinted armour, is a form of armour primarily from Medieval Europe. The armour consists of strips of metal, or splints, which are attached to a fabric or leather backing or covering. Splint armour first appears in a Scythian grave from the 4th century BCE. It reappears in the Early Medieval era and again in the 14th century as part of transitional armour. Splint armour is related to scale armour but distinguished by long, narrow strips of metal. The splints are narrow metal strips arranged longitudinally. The splints are pierced for riveting or sewing to a backing of straps, a foundation or a covering. Though no backing or covering survives they were made of either leather or sturdy fabric according to medieval accounts.