A SHOT-PROOF MUNITION BREASTPLATE AND A SHOT-PROOF BACKPLATE FOR A CUIRASSIER ARMOUR, EACH NORTH GERMAN, CIRCA 1620-30 AND CIRCA 1600 RESPECTIVELY
the breastplate of harquebusier type, with medial ridge, narrow flange with studs for fitting a skirt, a pair of studs for shoulder-strap clasps, proving dent, coarsely incised triple-linear bands at the arm- and the neck-openings, three further lightly etched linear bands radiating from the base, turned neck flange, and incised cabled edges at the arms; the backplate of exceptional weight, with centrally cusped neck-opening, basal flange with projecting "eye" posts for fitting a culet, proving dents, coarsely incised triple-linear borders, traces of an etched scrollwork pattern between the shoulders and centrally at the arm-openings, lightly incised radiating linear bands, incised cabled edges, and modern leather straps at the waist and shoulders.
36.2 cm; 14¼ in, 39.4cm; 15½ in
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