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These jackchains would have been worn by the common soldier throughout the 14th and 15th centuries. They provide protection to the joints and bones of the arm whilst not weighing or costing as much as a full arm harness. The solid metal strips would stop strikes which could not be fully stopped by cloth or chain armour, often saving a soldier's arm from serious injury. The common soldier of this period could not afford a full suit of plate armour, but would still wish to be as well protected as their budget permitted. Some armies did have "munitions grade" plate armour which was lent or leased to soldiers and would often be crafted to fit any size. These jackchains are constructed from 1.6 mm steel, making them well-suited to reenactment battles. They have been designed to be attached to a gambeson or mail hauberk.
