Breastplate

Culture German

Datelate 1500s

Mediumiron and black paint with modern leather

Dimensions40.6 × 42.6 × 23 cm (16 × 16 3/4 × 9 1/16 in.), 11 lb 1 oz (weight)

ClassificationsArms and Armor

MarkingsRed-painted "113." inside (style typical of Hohenwerfen). 4 triangular punch-marks inside R flange of breastplate.

Credit LineThe John Woodman Higgins Armory Collection

Terms

Object number2014.1150.3

DescriptionWell-formed, of heavy iron; 2-lame front skirt probably associated. Shallow proofmark on front R of breastplate. Breast and back both have triple-line incised decoration: ogive across top of front, "seam lines", border, and ogive across top of back. Roping at neck and armholes. Possible simple round punchmark on front R below neck opening.
ProvenanceArchduke Eugen's Armory, Fortress Hohenwerfen, Salzburg, Austria purchased by John W. Higgins on March 2, 1927 from Anderson Galleries (NY), their no, 420. Given to the Museum on December 15, 1931. Collection transfer from Higgins Armory, Janaury 2014.

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