A German black and white breastplate, circa 1580. Ridged breast with pronounced central projection and raised décor. The edge of the neck cutout turned under and roped. Inset arm cutouts also with roped edges. One closure damaged. Height 30 cm. historic, historical, 16th century, defensive arms, weapons, arms, weapon, arm, fighting device, object, objects, stills, clipping, clippings, cut out, cut-out, cut-outs, utensil, piece of equipment, utensils, plating, armour-plating, armour, armor, reactive armour, armour suit, armor suit, metal,

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Photo credit: © INTERFOTO / History / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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