Breastplate
Category
Arms and armour
Date
Unknown
Materials
Brass, Copper, Leather, Steel, Velvet
Measurements
430 mm (Length)350 mm (W)
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Hardwick Hall, Derbyshire
NT 1127025.1
Summary
A breastplate and adjoining backplate; part of Lord John's armour. Steel with brass fittings, silvered surface, leather rim around edge of and back plates. Red morocco leather lining with pleated blue velvet fringe.Leather strap around waist with copper bands, leather shoulder straps with brass plates attached to front, bay leaf wreaths on lower part. Brass studs around edge.