Breastplate

Culture German , or

Culture Austrian

Date1560–1570

Mediumsteel

Dimensions36 × 36 × 17 cm (14 3/16 × 14 3/16 × 6 11/16 in.), 4 lb 13 oz (weight)

ClassificationsArms and Armor

MarkingsTwelve punched dots at throat.

Credit LineThe John Woodman Higgins Armory Collection

Terms

Object number2014.762

DescriptionFor infantry or medium cavalry. Retains original black-from-the-hammer finish. Gussets suspend from shoulder-buckles. Roped inward turns at neck and arms.
ProvenancePossibly ex-Radziwill? Purchased by John W. Higgins on September 28, 1929 from the estate of Dr. Bashford Dean. Given to the Museum on December 26, 1946. Collection transfer from Higgins Armory, January 2014.

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