plaquet

Definition

Synonym of placard, a metal plate reinforcing the lower part of an armor breastplate or backplate.

Example Sentences

• "To the back-piece of the cuirass for the protection of the loins, was hooked on a piece of armour, called Garde des Reins, or culettes; and the breast-piece was occasionally strengthened by an additional plate called a Plaquet."
• "[…] The plate of steel used as additional defence, and specifically the doubling of the lower part of the breastplate; a similar plaquet was used for the back."