Also known as: グリーブ
Piece of medieval Armor worn over the shin.
They are often worn by Knights in combination with Sabatons (armored shoes) to protect the feet. See Armored Boots for a single piece of armor that covers both the feet and shins.
Examples
See also
- Cuisses, for the thighs.
- Poleyn, for the knees.
- Sabaton, for the feet.
- Armored Boots, for the feet and shins.
- Shin Guards, used in modern sports.
- Suneate, the Japanese equivalent.
- List Of Armor