Gambeson vs. Aketon — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Gambeson and Aketon
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Gambeson
A gambeson (also aketon, padded jack, pourpoint, or arming doublet) is a padded defensive jacket, worn as armor separately, or combined with mail or plate armor. Gambesons were produced with a sewing technique called quilting.
Aketon
(historical) A stuffed jacket worn under the mail, or (later) a jacket plated with mail.
Gambeson
(historical) A defensive garment formerly in use for the body, made of cloth stuffed and quilted, often worn as padding under armor.
Aketon
See Acton.
Gambeson
Same as Gambison.
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