Brigandine Lame (perhaps back, near armpit)
Culture
Italian
Dateabout 1450
Mediumtinned steel
Dimensions3.8 × 12.7 cm (1 1/2 × 5 in.), 2 oz (weight)
ClassificationsArms and Armor
MarkingsOn reverse, at center is the maker's mark of an uppercase "M" within a recess; see digital file. This is probably the same mark as that found on WAM 2014.824.
Credit LineThe John Woodman Higgins Armory Collection
Object number2014.832
DescriptionTinned iron plate gently curved to the body, of trapezoidal form, expanding to the basal edge, with a sharper angle at the left as viewed. The lower edge has a row of five triangular clusters of three iron rivets. The rounded heads of these are formed as eight-pointed stars, and the long shanks are beaten over within. Above each of the end clusters is an isolated fourth rivet. The clusters retain minor fragments of the original canvas covering.ProvenanceFortress of Xalkis (Eastern Mediterranean) (probably) National Historical Museum of Athens. Purchased by John W. Higgins on 28 September 1929, as part of lot number 3, from the estate of Bashford Dean (Riverdale, NY). Price of $200.00 paid for lot included 13 items (nos. 809.1-13). Given to the Museum on 15 December 1931. Collection transfer from Higgins Armory, January 2014.
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