Left Arm Elements from a Boy's Armor (Lower Cannon, Couter, Rerebrace)

c. 1560 (some modern) Overall: 17 cm (6 11/16 in.) Source image
https://clevelandart.org/art/1916.708

These elements once belonged to a full suit of armor that would have been made for a young boy. Decorated with etching, embossing, and gilding, the original suit would have been impressive. Dressing your sons in small custom suits of armor was popular with the wealthiest noble...

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