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From what I've seen, gorgets were generally more common than articulated visors. so the collar is a fairly standard feature, it's just more obvious than on late
by YurgenJurgensen 2y ago
From what I've seen, gorgets were generally more common than articulated visors. so the collar is a fairly standard feature, it's just more obvious than on later plate. Obviously the drawback of that design is that more standoff means more surface area to armour, which means more weight for the same protection.
- gridspy 2y agoMore standoff means that the armor can spread a blow over a larger deflection without injuring the wearer. Also, a blow is going to contact a larger area of metal during the deflection. So you could use lighter or more flexible material - heavier perhaps but superior protection.