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Buff coats, worn under armor by cavalry and officers, could stop a sword cut or even a musket or pistol balls
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Buff coat Mid-17th century buff coat from Littlecote House - Royal Armouries collections | Coat, Vintage military, Historical armor
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Buff coats, worn under armor by cavalry and officers, could stop a sword cut or even a musket or pistol balls
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Royal Armouries on Twitter: "Buff coat, English,about 1650 currently on loan to Musée de l'Armée. More about our loans here http://t.co/0IVKmDu5e1 http://t.co/VNzcOvCNnm" / Twitter
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