A cuirass (/ k w ɪ ˈ r æ s, k j ʊəˈr æ s / kwirr-ASS, kure-ASS; [1] French: cuirasse; Latin: coriaceus) is a piece of armour that covers the torso, formed of one or more pieces of metal or other rigid material.

Cuirassiers (/ ˌ k w ɪr ə ˈ s ɪər / KWIRR-ə-SEER; from French cuirassier [1], 'wearing a cuirass') were cavalry equipped with a cuirass, sword, and pistols. Cuirassiers first appeared in mid-to-late 16th century Europe as a result of armoured cavalry, such as men-at-arms and demi-lancers discarding their lances and adopting pistols as ...

The meaning of CUIRASS is a piece of armor covering the body from neck to waist; also : the breastplate of such a piece.

cuirass, body armour that protects the torso of the wearer above the waist or hips. Originally it was a thick leather garment covering the body from neck to waist, consisting of a breastplate and a backpiece fastened together with straps and buckles and a gorget, a collar protecting the throat.

The Cuirass is a piece of armor covering the torso and consists of a chest plate and a back piece. It’s formed of single or multiple pieces of metal or other rigid material that covers the torso.

In classical antiquity, the muscle cuirass (Latin: lorica musculata), [a] anatomical cuirass, or heroic cuirass is a type of cuirass made to fit the wearer's torso and designed to mimic an idealized male human physique.

3 days ago · The Cuirass is an armor that gives you access to the Cuirassier regiment. It costs 1000 Francs and is exclusive to the Infantry and Officer. The Cuirass is only equipped when the player is either an Infantry or an Officer. Having the Cuirass equipped will allow you to access regiments that require the armor itself. The armour will also provide the user with the following effects: +33% damage ...

CUIRASS (Fr. cuirasse, Lat. coriaceus, made of leather, from corium, the original breastplate being of leather), the plate armour, whether formed of a single piece of metal or other rigid material or composed of two or more pieces, which covers the front of the wearer's person.

6 days ago · The Cuirass of Order is armor in Oblivion Remastered. It is a reward from Saving Time Itself. Related Quests . Saving Time Itself: Recover a stolen Elder Scroll for the Order of the Hour. This Oblivion-related article is a stub. You can help by expanding it.

A cuirass is a piece of armor that covers the back and chest. It was worn during medieval times as part of a full suit of body armor or on its own.