Grandguard (upper part)

Culture Italian , or

Culture French , or

Culture German

Date1575–1580, reworked in the 1800s

MediumSteel with later engraving, gilding, and blueing

Dimensions38 × 29 × 23 cm (14 15/16 × 11 7/16 × 9 1/16 in.), 4 lb, 6 oz (weight)

ClassificationsArms and Armor

Credit LineThe John Woodman Higgins Armory Collection

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Object number2014.1140.19

DescriptionOf a single plate of steel. Could well be original, but hammer marks suggest rework at left collar and bolt holes.
ProvenancePurchased by John W. Higgins on January 18, 1928 from Sir Joseph Duveen (NY), their no. 28258. Given to the Museum on March 21, 1928. This suit can be seen in a pre-1918 photo of the S. E. Kennedy collection in London (see Kennedy file). Collection transfer from Higgins Armory, January 2014.

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