41. The regulations eventually recognised this, and cuirasses were subsequently only expected to be proof against one shot at long range. 42. The Austrian cuirassiers traded protection for mobility by wearing only the half-cuirass ( without back plate ) and helmet. 43. Unlike the centurion, the cuirass was not the distinguishing part of the " optio "'s uniform. 44. Robe, Cuirass and Leathers all have the same basic appearance, while Chain mail gives the player a new look. 45. The last time cavalry of both sides wore a cuirass in battle was during the Franco-Prussian War of 1870. 46. Jacks were often made from recycled pieces of older plate armor, including damaged brigandines and cuirasses cut into small squares. 47. The heavy infantry fought in close formation, armed with long spears and round shields, wearing helmets and linen cuirasses . 48. In 1562 and 1563 Le Puy was successfully defended against the Huguenots by priests and religious armed with cuirasses and arquebusses. 49. Laminar cuirasses could be worn with lamellar pauldrons and tassets ( worn with separate bracers, greaves and mirror plate reinforcement. 50. In order to protect the working parties, the men were fitted with helmets and cuirasses borrowed from the heavy cavalrymen.
