A Reinforcement Breastplate

BUCC_Guy · 2nd April 2020, 04:19 AM

A very cool looking (peascod?) breastplate.

I can’t seem to figure out how the faulds were attached. Perhaps it had different attachment systems at two different times, which would explain the creativity on each side with the “tabs.”

Apologies for the stock photo, but this example is attributed to Germany, circa 1580. I couldn’t help but notice that the general shape, save for the faulds, is similar as well as the decorative lines on each side.

2nd April 2020, 04:19 AM	#4
BUCC_Guy Member Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Tennessee, USA Posts: 52	A very cool looking (peascod?) breastplate. I can’t seem to figure out how the faulds were attached. Perhaps it had different attachment systems at two different times, which would explain the creativity on each side with the “tabs.” Apologies for the stock photo, but this example is attributed to Germany, circa 1580. I couldn’t help but notice that the general shape, save for the faulds, is similar as well as the decorative lines on each side. Attached Images