Breastplate
Category
Arms and armour
Date
1600 - 1630
Materials
Metal
Measurements
365 mm (Length)360 mm (W)
Order this imageCollection
Sizergh Castle, Cumbria
NT 997773
Summary
Black breastplate of peascod form, late C16th; roped edge to the arms and collar; two holes at the right breast (for lance rest?) pointed waistline with shallow flange; two buckles at shoulder; edges at arms are a separate strip attached behind; painted black.