What was the point of a breastplate?

Anonymous

∙ 13y ago

Updated: 8/20/2019

Ultimatly; to protect the human torso from harm that might befall if in a battle,

alas though since we humans are vain creatures we ended up using the breastplate or cuirass as fashion, or a tool of intimidation.

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∙ 13y ago

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