![Armor attributed to Richard Holden | Harquebusier's Armor of Pedro II, King of Portugal (reigned 1683–1706) with Buff Coat | British, London; buff coat, European | The Metropolitan Museum of Art Armor attributed to Richard Holden | Harquebusier's Armor of Pedro II, King of Portugal (reigned 1683–1706) with Buff Coat | British, London; buff coat, European | The Metropolitan Museum of Art](https://www.metmuseum.org/toah/images/h4/h4_15.113.1-5,29.158.885.jpg)
Armor attributed to Richard Holden | Harquebusier's Armor of Pedro II, King of Portugal (reigned 1683–1706) with Buff Coat | British, London; buff coat, European | The Metropolitan Museum of Art
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Buff coats, worn under armor by cavalry and officers, could stop a sword cut or even a musket or pistol balls
![Buff coat, belt, glove, with sword and hilt. Available as Framed Prints, Photos, Wall Art and other products #23178718 Buff coat, belt, glove, with sword and hilt. Available as Framed Prints, Photos, Wall Art and other products #23178718](https://www.prints-online.com/p/164/buff-coat-belt-glove-sword-hilt-23178718.jpg.webp)