Description

A Shot-Proof Cuirass of Siege Weight, 17th Century.

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 decorated with a row of rivets.
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Backplate: Forged from a single plate, shaped tot he shoulders, and in the lumbar area is forged out into a shallow flange decorated with a row of rivets, 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.
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