Breastplate
Category
Arms and armour
Date
Unknown
Materials
Metal
Measurements
460 mm (Length)340 mm (W)
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Hardwick Hall, Derbyshire
NT 1127024.12
Summary
One of six Civil war armour breastplates with adjoining backplate. Helmet with visor (one missing) composed of thee strips of metal in front. Breast plate has ridge down the centre, coming to a point at lower edge. Flattened rim around lower edge, short neck rim. Helmet with central joint, back to front. Peak on front on swivel joint. Neck protection at back.