Coats with metal are garments that have been decorated with metal elements such as gilds, plates, and ternes. Gilds are thin sheets of gold or other metal that are applied to the surface of an object. Plates are flat pieces of metal that are attached to a garment for decoration. Ternes are small metal pieces that are sewn onto a garment for decoration. All of these metal elements can be used to create a unique and stylish look for a coat.