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Hips, defense of
The hips were defended both by the aketon , the hauberk, and after the middle of the 14th century by faulds . During the 15th century tassets were added to bridge the gap between the hip and the thigh. See also Cuirass and Body, defense of .
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1 2 A: Page 1 of 2.
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