breastplates
Torso protection plates
Breastplates are pieces of armor covering the chest, protecting the heart and lungs in combat.
Knights wore breastplates as part of a full suit of armor.
The term extends to ceremonial or decorative chest pieces worn by soldiers on parade.
In some religious contexts, a breastplate is an ornamental vestment worn by priests.
Armor protecting the chest
- gorgetArmor shielding the throat
- pauldronArmor for the shoulder
- greavesFried fat residue
- gauntletsProtective hand and wrist armor
hauberk · chainmail · plate armor · knight · medieval · jousting · smithing · metalwork
Biblical letter to converts
- righteousnessMoral correctness or virtue
- faithTrust without proof
- apostleMessenger for a cause
- PaulBiblical letter-writer
scripture · gospel · salvation · shield · helmet · sword · Christian · virtue
Flat chest bone
- ribcageBony chest enclosure
- thoraxCentral body cavity
- chestRibcage region or strongbox
- pectoralOf the chest
bone · cartilage · anatomy · torso · clavicle · xiphoid · manubrium · protective
chestplate
Armor protecting the chest
gauntlets · hauberk · chainmail · plate armor · knight · medieval · jousting · smithing · metalwork · steel
Ephesians
Biblical letter to converts
- righteousnessMoral correctness or virtue
- faithTrust without proof
- apostleMessenger for a cause
Paul · scripture · gospel · salvation · shield · helmet · sword · Christian · virtue · protection
sternum
Flat chest bone
pectoral · bone · cartilage · anatomy · torso · clavicle · xiphoid · manubrium · protective · skeletal
horse tack
Equestrian equipment and accessories
- harnessStraps controlling an animal
- collarNeck encirclement
- martingaleTack restraining head position
saddle · bridle · carriage · draft horse · driving · traces · girth · strap · leather · buckle
- armor craftingforge, anvil, forging, plate armor, chain mail
- armorbody armor, plate armor, chainmail, chain mail, hauberk
- ancient adornmentjade jewelry, gold ornaments, necklaces, bracelets, earrings
- Medieval Joustingjousting, knights, armor, lances, horses
- Native Craftsnative crafts, moccasins, beaded moccasins, dreamcatchers, war bonnet
- Andean artifactsgold mask, goldsmithing, gold crown, quipu, sun disc
breastplatesbare chest
nakedness · unarmored · defenselessness · vulnerability · soft underbelly