jackchains 14th 15th centuryThese jackchains would have been worn by the common soldier throughout the 14th and 15th centuries. They provide protection to the joints and bones of the arm while not weighing or costing as much as a full arm harness. The solid metal strips would stop strikes which could not be fully stopped by cloth or chain armor, often saving a soldiers arm from serious injury. The common soldier of this period could not afford a full suit of plate armor, but