It was used by the arquebusiers in 1560, and a buffe or chin-piece was strapped in front when occasion required.
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Buffe
//bʌf//
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[In] a drawing of 1569 by Hogenberg […] It will be noticed that those engaged have the high standing buffes and the upper part of the visors of their helmets open for the convenience of breathing.
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The close helmet is equipped with a "falling-buffe" (visor), that can be lowered for more air and a better view, and raised for maximum protection by depressing or releasing a lug (shown directly below the sitter's thumb).
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With its hinged 'buffe' (visor) lowered, the head and neck was completely enclosed; the excellent protection it afforded allows Cleopatra to describe Antony figuratively as 'burgonet of men' (1.5.24).
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