jackchains baudri pairPeople wore jackchains especially during the 15th century. In particular, soldiers of the infantry who were not equipped with plate armor and who instead wore a gambeson, acketon or other form of padded arming jackets. In combination with a gambeson, jackchains were a cheap way to protect the arms against stabbing. Jackchains also do not impede the freedom of movement of the wearer. You can fasten these jackchains to your gambeson with laces with