[Ansteorra] Rapier Armor Question

[Joseph Percer]

Greetings Ansteorra!

I thought I'd solicit some opinions, please forgive me for the
bandwidth if your interest does not lie in rapier combat. I'm working
to construct new armor from linen. I am to understand that 3 layers of
5.3 oz linen is suitable for that purpose. My preference is a tunic in
the "cotehardie" style, rather than a later period doublet. Where I'm
getting into a pickle here is whether or not I should look at a linen
"undergarment" that would be either 2 or 3 layers, and then a separate
outer cotehardie or tunic that would cover it. I like this approach
for the convienence it offers, I could change the outer look of my
armor easily, and provide a more secure closure, in the form of a
zipper on the undergarment.

I'm mostly curious if anyone is using the above approach, and if so,
how it's working out for them.

Thanks,

Andrewe Bawldwyn


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Joseph M. Percer, AAS, LP