A breast-plate
A breast-plate

EARLY 16TH CENTURY, PROBABLY GERMAN

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A breast-plate
early 16th Century, probably German
Of globular form with prominent inward turn at the neck, flange at the bottom for the skirt (missing), and semi-circular arm openings bordered by rivets holes (moveable gussets missing, some patching and rust patinated overall)
13¼in. (33.6cm.) high

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