PATRON
OF SAINT FRANCE
JOAN OF ARC
Military leader who transcended gender roles and gained recognition as a savior of France
GOTHIC PLATE ARMOR
Made in the Holy Roman Empire during the 15th century
Developed 1420s - 40s with full plate armor (with moveable joints)
Military commanders of high rank often wore a simple hood or a hat rather than a helmet out of battle
Expensive but worth the cost: protected against side swipes/most blows besides direct spearing hits
Weighed about 60-70lbs
Bevor: covers neck
Pauldrons: protects shoulders and armpit
Besagews: circular plate for protection at armpit
Couters: defense for the elbow
Cuirass: breastplate
Fauld: apron-like skirt made from sheets of metal
Gauntlets: protection for the hands
Cuisses: covered thighs
Poleyns: covers knee joint while still allowing movement
Greaves: two plates joined on the outside by hinges, buckles and straps on the inside.
Sabatons: covers the top of foot, first piece put on.
Bascinet: One version of Joan’s helmet worn in battle
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“IF ONE MAN CAN DESTROY EVERYTHING, WHY CAN’T ONE GIRL CHANGE IT?” MALALA
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ANDREA MOTLEY CRABTREE DEEP SEA DIVER B D C F diver
Valve: seals helmet to breastplate
Breastplate: supports weight of helmet on shoulders
Air Hose: connected to surface air, diving rebreather, or both
Weights: to maintain bouyancy equilibrium
Knife & Holster: for cutting away debris underwater
Gloves: two finger seperation for easier grip
Suit: waterproof, reenforced with rubber for protection
Shoes: weighted soles and tips to help balance
Helmet: connects to breastplate and air hoses
Face Plate: on hinges to open as neccessary
Escape Valve: to regulate air pressure and suit’s boyancy
US ARMY DEEP SEA DIVER
ANDREA MOTELY CRABTREE
US Army’s first female deep-sea diver and first black female deep-sea diver in US service.
STANDARD DIVING DRESS
Originally designed to salvage lost treasures from shipwrecks.
Acts as an Exoskeleton
Small one person articulated submersible, resembles a suit of armor
Can be used up to 600ft under sea water when used with the right breathing gas mixture
Weighed about 84 pounds
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“WE DON’T NEED PROTECTION, WE NEED ARMOR.”
MARGARET TRUDEAU
JAPANESE
WARRIOR
ONNA MUSHA
NAKANO TAKEKO
Japanese warrior who fought and died during the Boshin War, and was the leader of an ad hoc corps of female combatants who fought in the battle independently.
GUSOKU ARMOR
Worn by Samurai and Onna Musha (female warriors)
Iron, leather scales, and/or plates, connected to each other by rivets and cords made from leather, braided silk, and/or chain armor
Designed to be as lightweight as possible, focused on protection against arrows
Weighed about 60 lbs
“WOMEN HAVE DISCOVERED THAT THEY CANNOT RELY ON MEN’S CHIVALRY TO GIVE THEM JUSTICE.”
Sode: shoulder and upper arm protection
Do: breastplate
Kote: armored sleeves connected by chain armor
Yurugai no ito: threads belt was tied over to carry weight of the Do
Kusazuri: hip/loin guard skirt made of iron or leather plates
Tekko: gauntlets
Heidate: thigh guards
Suneate: shin guards of iron splints & chain mail sewn together with cloth
Kogake: armored socks
Kabuto: helmet of iron or leather plates riveted together
Fukigaeshi: ear guards
Shikoro: collar that hangs from Kabuto
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