History Decoded on Instagram: "This video shows an early bulletproof vest from 1924, a time when body armor was still in its experimental stages. These early vests were typically made using layers of steel plates, silk, or ballistic fabric, designed to stop low-velocity bullets from pistols—not rifle rounds. The vest in the photo looks bulky and was likely not comfortable or easy to move in, but it represented a significant step in personal protection technology. Many of these designs were teste