Backplate (armour)
Category
Arms and armour
Date
Unknown
Materials
Leather, Metal
Measurements
390 mm (Length)365 mm (W)
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Sizergh Castle, Cumbria
NT 997768
Summary
Black backplate, mid C17th; level waist line with shallow flange; rolled edge to collar, arms, and the flange; armourer's marks below the collar. Part of old leather strap at left shoulder; marked 'Old Sizergh' inside; painted black.
Marks and inscriptions
Old Sizergh (marked inside)