Elephant Armor
Full-body armor for the war elephant
Elephant armor was massive protective equipment used to armor war elephants by civilizations including the Mughal Empire and the Khmer Empire. Combining iron plates and leather to protect the elephant's head, torso, and legs, it often featured fearsome metal face masks to maximize intimidation. A howdah (riding platform) mounted on the back allowed archers and spearmen to fight from an elevated position, functioning much like an ancient tank. Though devastating in battle, war elephants risked stampeding into friendly lines when wounded or panicked.
Related
Dujeong-gap (Eastern Brigandine)
Korean armor with brass-studded iron plates
War Dog Armor
Protective armor for military canines
Camel Armor
Protective equipment for war camels
War Elephant Howdah
Fortified riding platform atop a war elephant
Kettle Hat
Broad-brimmed infantry helmet shaped like an inverted pot
Chainmail
Flexible armor of interlocked metal rings
Scale Armor
Armor made of overlapping metal scales
Lamellar Armor
Armor of small plates laced together with cord
Brigandine
Armor of small iron plates riveted between fabric layers
Gambeson
Quilted padded defensive garment
Spangenhelm
Framework helmet of crossed metal bands
Tate
Large standing shield of feudal Japan