Half Armor

Italian

ca. 1600; cheekplates of helmet and part of left gauntlet thumb, probably 19th century

Not on view

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Title: Half Armor
Date: ca. 1600; cheekplates of helmet and part of left gauntlet thumb, probably 19th century
Culture: Italian
Medium: Steel, brass
Dimensions: Wt. approx. 25 lb. 14 oz. (11.74 kg); Wt. of helmet 3 lb. 5 oz. (1502.5 g)
Classification: Armor for Man-1/2 Armor
Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1916
Object Number: 16.154.3a–l
Curatorial Department: Arms and Armor

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