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;Heavy leather | ;Heavy leather | ||
: Stiff leather, nominally 11/64 inch (4.4 mm) thick. This is referred to as 11 ounce leather. | : Stiff leather, nominally 11/64 inch (4.4 mm) thick. This is referred to as 11 ounce leather. | ||
;Rigid material | ;Rigid material: | ||
:#Steel of no less than 1/20 inch (1.27 mm) (18 gauge), or aluminum of no less than 5/64 inch (1.89 mm) (14 gauge). | :#Steel of no less than 1/20 inch (1.27 mm) (18 gauge), or aluminum of no less than 5/64 inch (1.89 mm) (14 gauge). | ||
:#Other metals of sufficient thickness to give similar rigidity to those listed above to include treated steel or aluminum | :#Other metals of sufficient thickness to give similar rigidity to those listed above to include treated steel or aluminum | ||
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:#Other materials equivalent to those items listed above (Any armor of unusual construction or materials must meet the approval of the Kingdom or Principality Earl Marshal or their designated deputy.) | :#Other materials equivalent to those items listed above (Any armor of unusual construction or materials must meet the approval of the Kingdom or Principality Earl Marshal or their designated deputy.) | ||
;Non-brittle | ;Non-brittle | ||
: | :Material that will not break or shatter upon being subjected to a stiff strike. | ||
Latest revision as of 02:03, 19 August 2026
Glossary
- Heavy leather
- Stiff leather, nominally 11/64 inch (4.4 mm) thick. This is referred to as 11 ounce leather.
- Rigid material
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- Steel of no less than 1/20 inch (1.27 mm) (18 gauge), or aluminum of no less than 5/64 inch (1.89 mm) (14 gauge).
- Other metals of sufficient thickness to give similar rigidity to those listed above to include treated steel or aluminum
- High-impact-resistant plastics such as ABS or polyethylene of sufficient thickness to give similar rigidity to those listed above
- 11/64 inch (4.4 mm) or 11 oz thick stiff leather that has been hardened in hot wax, soaked in polyester resin (properly catalyzed), or treated in such a manner as to permanently harden the leather
- Two layers of untreated 11/64 inch (4.4 mm) or 11 oz thick stiff leather
- Other materials equivalent to those items listed above (Any armor of unusual construction or materials must meet the approval of the Kingdom or Principality Earl Marshal or their designated deputy.)
- Non-brittle
- Material that will not break or shatter upon being subjected to a stiff strike.