A rare example of a complete field armor, this armor, which was made ca. 1500-1510 in the Kingdom of
A rare example of a complete field armor, this armor, which was made ca. 1500-1510 in the Kingdom of Germany, is an excellent example of armor made for a larger individual than is typically seen on surviving armors. The crack that appears on the upper right-hand side of the breastplate shows that the armor was severely damaged and then repaired at some point, possibly in its working life,Height (as mounted): 70.5 in/179.1 cmWeight: 61.4 lbs/27.85 kgHoused at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. -- source link
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