Breastplate
Category
Arms and armour
Date
1600 - 1650
Materials
Measurements
440 mm (Length)360 mm (W)
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Sizergh Castle, Cumbria
NT 997767
Summary
Black breastplate with tasseted skirt, C17th; this piece is of great weight; the breastplate is ridged and pointed with slots and buckles at the shoulders and the cut out hooks for studs at the sides; the skirt of two deep plates; raised edges to the collar, arms and between the legs; painted black.