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The Improved Outer Tactical Vest (IOTV) in MultiCam, as issued to United States Army soldiers. A bulletproof vest, also known as a ballistic vest or bullet-resistant vest, is a type of body armor designed to absorb impact and prevent the penetration of firearm projectiles and explosion fragments to the torso.
Meteoric iron was highly regarded due to its origin in the heavens and was often used to forge weapons and tools. [87] For example, a dagger made of meteoric iron was found in the tomb of Tutankhamun , containing similar proportions of iron, cobalt, and nickel to a meteorite discovered in the area, deposited by an ancient meteor shower.