Breastplate
Category
Arms and armour
Date
Unknown
Materials
Metal
Measurements
460 mm (Length)340 mm (W)
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Hardwick Hall, Derbyshire
NT 1127024.15
Summary
One of six Civil war armour - breastplate with adjoining backplate. Helmet with visor (one missing) composed of three 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.