In the next, or Transitional Period (1277-1410), padded and scale armor as well as mail were still worn, but the latter was reinforced by plate. Brigandines of large plates were often worn in place of hauberks. The first additions of plate were the knee cops, the next the wing-like guards, called ailettes, worn on the shoulders. By the end of the 13th century the entire leg below the knee was frequently covered by plate or boiled leather. The addition of plates gradually proceeded until, by the beginning of the 15th century, the entire person was protected by it except for the openings at eh joints, which were only covered by gussets of mail fastened to the undergarments. The great heaume worn at this time rested on the shoulders and was often fastened to the backplate by a hasp and staple. These large helmets gradually gave way to the lighter pointed bascinets which had capes of mail (the camail) attached which covered the shoulders. Some left the face bare, some had flaps of mail on the camail which could be hooked up at the forehead covering all of the face but the eyes, others had movable plate visors. 

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