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Joan of Arc Was Way More Hardcore Than You Realize: 15 Wild Truths

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5. Joan’s Armor Was Custom-Built and Unusually Heavy

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Miniature depicting Jeanne d’Arc from The Lives of Famous Women, by Jean Pichore [fr] (1506, Musée Dobrée, Nantes, France). Source: Wikipedia

To mark her status and protect her in combat, Joan wore custom-forged armor that was heavier than what most warriors her size would bear. This special armor not only shielded her physically but also made her instantly recognizable on the field. It was a bold statement—blending practicality with Joan’s singular role among France’s elite fighters.

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