Articulating Backplate

Culture Austrian , or

Culture German

Dateearly 1600s

Mediumsteel and with modern leather

Dimensions44 × 42 × 20 cm (17 5/16 × 16 9/16 × 7 7/8 in.), 13 lb 2 oz (weight)

ClassificationsArms and Armor

Markings2. inside in red paint; also "D" in white paint.

Credit LineThe John Woodman Higgins Armory Collection

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Object number2014.1163.2

DescriptionMatches frontplate. Consists of mainplate and 3 articulating loin-plates overlapping upward. Lining holes/rivets at arms and waist as with frontplate. Culet is restored.
ProvenanceArchduke Eugen's Armory, Fortress Hohenwerfen, Salzburg, Austria purchased by John W. Higgins on March 5, 1927 from Anderson Galleries (NY), their # 1064. Given to the Museum on March 1, 1929. Collection transfer from Higgins Armory, Janaury 2014.

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