Also known as: 胸当て, おっぱいアーマー, 胸甲
A type of cast metal Armor that covers the torso. It is meant to deflect or absorb incoming projectiles and blows. Most famously used by heavy infantry and heavy cavalry from the European medieval era, not to be confused with Chest Guard.
See also
- Cuirass (for both chest and back)
- Boobplate
- Chest Protector
- Muneate