Backplate (armour)
Category
Arms and armour
Date
1530 - 1600
Materials
Metal
Measurements
395 x 375 x 230 mm
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Rufford Old Hall, Lancashire
NT 783327
Summary
Backplate, from an 'anime' armour, Italian mid/late sixteenth century; three pieces overlapping upwards, lower plate flanged with studs. There are rosettes on either side of the strap panelling.