Lot Essay
The interior painted dark red, a feature in common with much of the armour from the former Ratibor armoury in Schloss Grafenegg
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CIRCA 1620-30
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A RARE FRONTAL PLATE FOR A GERMAN ETCHED PARADE COLLETIN
CIRCA 1620-30
With broad central panel etched with two fully armoured figures in foot combat with swords and shields on a ground of scrolling foliage, recessed etched borders decorated with 'Blattmedallion' bands studded with small domed iron lining rivets, and turned edges, the neck plain and the lower edge roped
10in (25.4cm)
CIRCA 1620-30
With broad central panel etched with two fully armoured figures in foot combat with swords and shields on a ground of scrolling foliage, recessed etched borders decorated with 'Blattmedallion' bands studded with small domed iron lining rivets, and turned edges, the neck plain and the lower edge roped
10in (25.4cm)
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