PLATE J: LIGHT INFANTRY SPADACCINO IN PAPAL SERVICE, c. 1375

J1: This foot soldier has the most up-to-date arms and armour available, though as a light infantryman he has no leg armour and relies upon his large oval shield.

J2: Rear of helmet and brigandine showing buckled strap from helmet.

J3: Interior of the brigandine, plus to the right a section through the brigandine showing layers of cloth, and part of the exterior with fabric removed.

J4: Defences for left arm. 1, gauntlet of moulded cuir-bouilli. 2, single sheet of cuir-bouilli for upper arm. 3, multiple armour for elbow and lower arm of cuir-bouilli and leather covered strips of iron. 4, interior of the lower arm piece.

J5: Interior of the shield showing leather-covered laminated wooden structure.

J6: Exterior of shield.

J7: Dagger and sheath.

J8: Stocco sword.