Composite Half Armor
Culture
German
, or
Culture
Austrian
Date17th century, with 19th century restorations
Mediumiron, steel and brass with black paint and modern leather
ClassificationsArms and Armor
Credit LineThe John Woodman Higgins Armory Collection
Object number2014.654
DescriptionConsisting of morion, almain collar, breastplate of siege cuirass, restored tassets.ProvenanceArchduke Eugen's Armory, Fortress Hohenwerfen, Salzburg, Austria purchased by John W. Higgins on March 1, 1927 from Anderson Galleries (NY), their no. 103. Given to the Museum on December 26, 1946. Collection transfer from Higgins Armory, January 2014.
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German
about 1540–1625, with 19th-20th century restorations
Northern German
1540–1560
