Vambraces and Bracers

Part of Armor of Juhnvechteya
== Vambraces ==
Vambraces, also called lower cannons, are tubular or gutter armor on the forearm. 
Originating in the 480s/330s JC/VC, Vambraces was developed to provide extra protection to the arm. 
Made of leather or iron, sometimes splinted of both, Vambraces are a relatively cheap piece of armor. As such, and given the arms are of great import when fighting, they are worn by both knights and peasants. 
Vambraces May be attached to couters, which may in turn be attached to a rerebrace, forming a complete protection for the arm.
== Bracers ==
Bracers are leather armguards used by archers, whose bowstrings may flay an unprotected arm. Bracers are typically made of leather, bone or ivory, but may include iron splints on the outside to be used as a form of primitive brigandine Armor when used by some soldiers. 
Bracers are one of the few forms of armor worn in by everyday men and women, as it all bowmen dislike having their arm flayed by their bowstring. Thus, it sees everyday use. 
Category:Armor of Juhnvechteya