I suspect it is more likely to be for bear bating than hunting, since I can’t imagine anyone c
I suspect it is more likely to be for bear bating than hunting, since I can’t imagine anyone could run around the woods in it. It consists of leather pants and jacket (and an iron helmet) studded all over with 1-inch iron nails about ¾ in. apart. The nails are held in place by a second layer of leather lining the whole thing and quilted into place between the nails.https://io9.gizmodo.com/this-siberian-bear-hunting-suit-from-the-1800s-turns-yo-5927038 -- source link