Brass mail and tortoiseshell cuirass, 17th century (philippines).
When the Spanish Conquistadors arrived to Philippines, they brought with them plate armor and morrión style helmets.
Philippines, has a modest amount of metals. However, the Muslim warriors of Mindanao through piracy made possible the creation of uniques metal armor.

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