| The taces are hinged at the side for convenience in putting on and off. |
| The sword-belt was narrow, and was worn diagonally over the taces, and the general form of the sword remained unaltered. |
| The unusual shape of the helmet will be noticed, and it will be seen that there is a skirt or fringe of mail below the taces. |
| The taces also are short, with a deep skirt of mail below them. |
| The later form of Gothic breastplate is longer, and the taces fewer in number. |
| From the taces are hung Tassets, ending in a point towards the lower edge. |
