Pikeman's Gorget

Culture Netherlandish

Dateabout 1625–1650, decorated in 1700s

Mediumsteel, iron and paint with modern leather

Dimensions13 × 29 × 25 cm (5 1/8 × 11 7/16 × 9 13/16 in.), 1 lb, 2 oz (weight)

ClassificationsArms and Armor

MarkingsA set of 3x3 stroke marks can be seen inside both the front and back plates.

Credit LineThe John Woodman Higgins Armory Collection

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Object number2014.1132.2

DescriptionComposed of front and back plates. Gold-painted stars are present both front and back. The guttered edge around the neck has been painted gold, though not that around the lower perimeter. The discoloration of the upper portion suggests it was long displayed with the collar below the cuirass.
ProvenancePurchased by John W. Higgins on May 16, 1930 from Cyril Andrade, Ltd. of London, his no. 122. Given to the Museum on December 15, 1931. Collection transfer from Higgins Armory, January 2014.

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