Pteruges (From Ancient Greek πτέρυγες (ptéruges) meaning feathers) were sets of leather or linen strips forming a skirt-like part of armour covering upper parts of limbs. They were worn as covers for hips and thighs as well as epaulette-like covers for upper arms.

h4. See also

* [[Tag group:Shoulders]]
* [[Aiguillette]]
* [[Epaulettes]]


h4.External Links
* "Wikipedia article":https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pteruges
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