Bishop's Mantle (Cape), c. 1520–30. European (German or Swiss?), early 16th century. Riveted steel (some brass) rings; reinforced collar; overall (display): x x cm (22 x 21 x 11 in.); laid flat: cm (37 11/16 in.); diameter: 1 cm (3/8 in.). Chain mail capes known as "bishop's mantles" were popular with German mercenary foot soldiers between about 1500 and 1550. They were often worn as the only element of armor.

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