Description

Helemt: of classic form, with a two piece skull, with a single-piece neckguard embossed with three simulated lames, a pivoted peak fitted with three face bars, and two cheek pieces attached with leathers.

Exterior marks: It is struck on the left side of the skull, below the arm of the peak, with a ‘Crowned A’, the mark of the Armourers’ Company. Internal batch marks: None.

Breastplate: Made of a single plate, forged into the typical form with low medial ridge drawn out to a small point on the base, plain turned edges at the neck and armpits. It is fitted with a pair of studs for the shoulder straps, and has a short flared skirt.

Exterior marks: Struck with a ‘Crowned A’ at the neck. Internal batch marks: None.

Backplate: Forged from a single plate, shaped tot he shoulders, and in the lumbar area is forged out into a shallow flange, plain turned edges at the neck and armpits. The backplate is connected to the breastplates by two plated shoulder straps and a leather waist belt.

Exterior marks: Struck with a ‘Crowned A’ at the neck. Internal batch marks: ‘IX’ for 9 in a series, struck on the inside of the flange.

Thom Richardson (2004) The London Armourers Of The 17th Century, Henry Ling Ltd, Dorset Press, UK.