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Description: | Steel breastplate with central tapul and short skirt. Front section has two brass studs on the chest to fix the straps of the back section, and moulding around the neck and arm holes. A groove runs all around the outside edge of the front, culminating in an elegant V-shape at the collar. Back side has similar decoration, with two segmented straps attached to either shoulder. The segments of the straps each have two brass studs, and at the end of the straps are plates with keyhole holes to attach to the studs on the front. Two thinner leather straps form a belt, fixed to the lower part, one end with a metal buckle and the other with holes. 17th century, from Britain, Europe.
Material: metal, steel
Part: straps, Material: leather | Source: | Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums | Identifier: | emu.ecatalogue.science&industry.285167 | Go to resource |
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