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Armguard

This armguard consists of curved steel plates of varying sizes that are hinged together with long iron pins. The border is strengthened with a thin strip of metal that is serrated at one end. The entire surface has a fluted pattern with a floral motif engraved on the ends. The armour is silver-plated.

Kind
artefact
Date
1500–1599 CE