Brigandine Plate

Cultureprobably Italian

Date1450–1470

Mediumsteel

Dimensions7.5 × 5.7 cm (2 15/16 × 2 1/4 in.). less than 1 oz (weight)

ClassificationsArms and Armor

Credit LineThe John Woodman Higgins Armory Collection

Terms

Object number2014.827

DescriptionSteel plate of oblong shape, concave to the body, and with clipped corners. Upper corner (either right or left) fitted with five iron rivets in two rows, four of which have flattened heads to secure to the lost covering. The flat heads have been stamped in a flower-petal pattern.ProvenanceProbably Fortress 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 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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