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Buff coat worn by Major Thomas Sanders, 1640 circa (leather)
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Buff coat worn by Major Thomas Sanders, 1640 circa (leather)
5924970 Buff coat worn by Major Thomas Sanders, 1640 circa (leather) by English School, (17th century); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: Buff coat worn by Major Thomas Sanders, 1640 circa.
The buff leather coat was a thick protective jacket that could be worn beneath armour. Major Thomas Sanders, a Parliamentarian officer of Sir John GellAs Regiment of Horse, wore this coat during the First Civil War (1642-1646). It has thinner leather on the lower arm to allow the rider to wield a sword or pistol and to control his horse more effectively.
SanderAs led the Parliamentarian garrison during the Battle of Burton Bridge (1643) where he was captured by the Royalists. Later exchanged, he was promoted to colonel and raised a regiment of horse.); eNational Army Museum; English, out of copyright
Media ID 22763148
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This print showcases the historical artifact of a buff coat worn by Major Thomas Sanders in 1640. The leather coat, exhibited at the National Army Museum in London, served as a robust protective jacket that could be worn underneath armor during battle. Major Thomas Sanders, an esteemed Parliamentarian officer belonging to Sir John Gell's Regiment of Horse, donned this remarkable piece during the First Civil War (1642-1646). Notably, the lower arm area of the buff coat features thinner leather to facilitate sword or pistol wielding and enhance horse control. The significance of this particular garment becomes even more apparent when considering Major Sanders' role in history. He valiantly led the Parliamentarian garrison during the Battle of Burton Bridge in 1643 but was ultimately captured by Royalists. Following his exchange as a prisoner, he received promotion to colonel and established his own regiment of horse. This image not only captures an exquisite example of 17th-century craftsmanship but also serves as a testament to Major Thomas Sanders' bravery and resilience amidst turbulent times. It offers us a glimpse into the past and reminds us of those who fought for their beliefs with unwavering determination.
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