Gorget (back)
Culture
Austrian
, or
Culture
Southern German
Datelate 16th century
Mediumiron, brass, traces of original leathers, and with modern paint
Dimensions18.5 cm H x 32.5 cm W x 12 cm L; 1 lb 12 oz (weight)
ClassificationsArms and Armor
MarkingsWhite "M" inside, twice.
Credit LineThe John Woodman Higgins Armory Collection
Object number2014.1172.2.2
DescriptionTwo moderately deep plates front and rear, opening on the R side, with a hinged set of three lames at the neck. The front-plate curves out over the top of the chest, and is pointed at the medial ridge and at both corners. The rearplate extends down over the tops of the shoulders, with squared corners, and is drawn into a very slight mid-width point. Both plates have hollow-flanged plain edges, bordered by wide, shallow recessed plain bands. There is a keyhole-slot and turning-pin connection at the left shoulder, and a keyhole-slot and domed stud on the right. Just above these, at the base of the neck flanges, are tongueless buckles fitted at a later date, for pauldron straps. The neck flanges are bevelled at the top, and that of the front has a V-shaped medial notch. The neck lames are similarly treated and articulate on three internal leathers. The topmost set is hinged at the left (the front half and hinge pin are restored) and secured by a pin-catch opposite. The top edge has a stout, inward turn which is deeply roped.ProvenanceArchduke Eugen's Armory, Festung Hohenwerfen, Salzburg, Austria to Dec. 1926 purchased by John W. Higgins on March 1, 1927 from Anderson Galleries (NY), their # 104. Given to the Museum on December 15, 1931. Collection transfer from Higgins Armory, January 2014.
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