Armour
Category
Arms and armour
Date
1500 - 1600
Materials
Steel
Measurements
1090 x 500 x 300mm
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Rufford Old Hall, Lancashire
NT 783224
Summary
Composite suit of armour, mostly German, mostly 16th century, all of bright steel; helmet German late 16th century, of burgonet form with peak and comb; gorget of four plates with roped upper edge; breastplate German early 16th century, of globose form; shoulder pieces without large plates; arm-pieces of German type 1550-1600; tasses possibly modern, with four plates, rounded at lower edge. The suit of armour is hung on a metal pole on a plinth.