Hello David.
In a topic like this, it always must come down to what we "think' might happen, without first hand accounts....so I would 'think' that with the padding layers under the armour, shock waves would be minimised, and damage would be caused more by concussion on skull, or from crushing, as caused by mace, flail or war hammer....or as Jim has stated, sharp things piercing the weak spots.
I suppose with crushing weapons, the results could be fatal but could take a lengthy time to become so, through resulting infections.
just my two pennorth worth!
Richard.
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