| 41. | The regulations eventually recognised this, and cuirasses were subsequently only expected to be proof against one shot at long range.
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| 42. | The Austrian cuirassiers traded protection for mobility by wearing only the half-cuirass ( without back plate ) and helmet.
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| 43. | Unlike the centurion, the cuirass was not the distinguishing part of the " optio "'s uniform.
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| 44. | Robe, Cuirass and Leathers all have the same basic appearance, while Chain mail gives the player a new look.
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| 45. | The last time cavalry of both sides wore a cuirass in battle was during the Franco-Prussian War of 1870.
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| 46. | Jacks were often made from recycled pieces of older plate armor, including damaged brigandines and cuirasses cut into small squares.
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| 47. | The heavy infantry fought in close formation, armed with long spears and round shields, wearing helmets and linen cuirasses.
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| 48. | In 1562 and 1563 Le Puy was successfully defended against the Huguenots by priests and religious armed with cuirasses and arquebusses.
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| 49. | Laminar cuirasses could be worn with lamellar pauldrons and tassets ( worn with separate bracers, greaves and mirror plate reinforcement.
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| 50. | In order to protect the working parties, the men were fitted with helmets and cuirasses borrowed from the heavy cavalrymen.
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