Probably not by Janissaries. Janissaries were generally archers (early period) or musketeers (most of their existence), and heavy armor is more a burden than a help for those disciplines.
Very likely an option for Sipahis, though, who were noted to fight in heavy armor!
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Armor cuirass, Ottoman Empire (Turkiye), 16th century AD | Spyke
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@PugJesus Unlike ahistorial boob armor, pot-belly armor appears to be real (just kidding, but it sort of looks like it)
Protect the paunch!
There existed some:
https://www.google.com/search?q=suit+of+armor+for+a+fat+man&udm=2
https://art.thewalters.org/object/51.419/
So would that be worn by like a Janissary or Sipahi?
Probably not by Janissaries. Janissaries were generally archers (early period) or musketeers (most of their existence), and heavy armor is more a burden than a help for those disciplines.
Very likely an option for Sipahis, though, who were noted to fight in heavy armor!