A set of Italic armour, 4th century A trefoil breastplate with lining holes along the perimeter. The upper rim has a serrated reinforcement band and a large hole in the centre. Remnants of riveting on the sides. Height cm. Metal is well preserved with a brownish-green patina. Cracks stabilised with fiberglass on the backside. Axel Guttmann Collection (R 120). Acquired in Krefeld 1992. A pair of short greaves, height cm. Reddish-brown bluish-green patina. Axel Guttmann Collection (AG 197/R 41). Acquired in Paris 1988. Cf. Christie's London, 6 Nove,

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