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What sort of armour did Islamic soldiers wear? Early Islamic soldiers adopted the same armour as their Persian enemies: chain mail coats and lamellar armour made from numerous small, pierced iron plates that were laced together. Simple conical iron helmets and hardened leather shields gave extra protection. From the 14th century, mail-and-plate armour was worn on the body, arms and legs. A 15th-century Turkish horseman would have been heavily armed. He and his horse wore mail-and-plate armour.   Previous: Back Book: 1001 Section: History Chapter: The Rise of Islam