Answer (1 of 4): A gambeson could greatly vary in it’s construction based on the material used, the quality of the work, and the precise time period it was made in. In terms of thickness, you could probably expect no less than a centimeter of material throughout the garment, but thicknesses up to
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How thick and heavy were the gambesons or padded armours that were
How thick and heavy were the gambesons or padded armours that were
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The MEDIEVALS Thick Padded Full Length Gambeson Coat
The MEDIEVALS Thick Padded Full Length Gambeson Coat
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