Breastplate
Category
Arms and armour
Date
1600 - 1630
Materials
Metal
Measurements
370 mm (Length)335 mm (W)
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Sizergh Castle, Cumbria
NT 997771
Summary
Black cavalry breastplate, early C17th; ridge ends in tiny peak; pointed waistline with shallow flange; rolled edge to collar and arms, studs for shoulder straps; there is a bullet mark ( a proof mark?) on the right breast; armourer's mark below collar. painted black.