Bottom Lame of a Fauld (breastplate skirt)

Culture Italian , probably Milan

Date1450–1460

Mediumsteel

Dimensions10.4 × 42.3 × 17.5 cm (4 1/8 × 16 5/8 × 6 7/8 in.), 1 lb 2 oz (weight)

ClassificationsArms and Armor

Credit LineThe John Woodman Higgins Armory Collection

Terms

Object number2014.882

DescriptionSteel. Concave to body, deepens towards center, curving down along basal edge to either side of low arch at fork. Upper edges curve near-imperceptibly from straight side ends to medial cusp. There may have been similar cusps above pivots near extremities, but this cannot be verified due to losses. Extending from medial cusp down to shallow arch over fork is low plain ridge. Just below upper edge, equidistant from ridge are 2 horizontal pair of holes for rivets & tasset straps. As there is no sign of corresponding sets at other sides, it may be assumed that these were riveted to lame above. Pierced at broadly spaced intervals along basal edge are punched holes which may have retained pendant mail fringe. All edges plain & unturned.
ProvenanceRhodes. Purchased by John W. Higgins on September 28, 1929 from estate of Bashford Dean (Riverdale, NY), odd lot #3. Given to the Museum on January 8, 1947. Collection transfer from Higgins Armory, January 2014.

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