Please give reasons for your answer as it is part of my question. plsthx(:
The armor we see in museums was usually work on horseback, it is fairly heavy. If a knight fell down, he would have trouble getting back up by himself. Also you must consider what the threat is.
Modern riot gear allows the wearer some mobility and protects him from from thrown objects, clubs and such.
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