Videos tagged with Cuirassier Armour

This entry details the arms and armor of the English Civil War cavalry, as presented by David from the Royal Armouries. It covers the heavy Cuirassier and lighter Harquebusier, their respective armor 'proofing' methods, and the mechanics of loading a 17th-century flintlock pistol. The comparison of backswords and rapiers, along with the 'secret' skull caps, provides a comprehensive look at the era's weaponry and personal protection.