Surrender of the Elector of Saxony, ca. 1560–70, Milan, Italian, Milan, Steel, gold, silver, D. at center, 2 3/4 in. (7 cm

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Surrender of the Elector of Saxony, ca. 1560–70, Milan, Italian, Milan, Steel, gold, silver, D. at center, 2 3/4 in. (7 cm); Diam. 23 in. ( cm); Wt. 8 lb. 10 oz. ( g), Shields, This is an unusual example of armor that is embossed with a contemporary scene rather than one from ancient history, mythology, or the Bible. The shield depicts the surrender of Prince-Electory Johann Friedrich of Saxony (1503–1554) to Emperor Charles V (reigned 1519–56) after the battle of Mühlberg on April 24, 1547

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Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
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