E.1939.65.l.[1]_01
Type
three-quarter armour
Title
Three-quarter armour in the ‘Maximilian’ style
Date
circa 1535
Materials
steel, leather
Place
Germany, South Germany (place of manufacture)
Description
Three-quarter armour in the Maximilian style.This stocky armour covers all parts of the body except for the lower legs and feet – all parts are original and belong together. The armour is fluted over all surfaces and also embossed with bands of overlapping scales, giving it an even richer, more flamboyant quality.
Category
ARMS AND ARMOUR