Bidspirit auction | Medieval Elements of Armour, Ex-Higgins

Medieval Elements of Armour, Ex-Higgins Armory Museum - Medieval elements of armour in oval form with leather backing, period 16th c. or earlier. Riveted with a series of rivets around the border and with the reverse in slit for attachment, probably to a chainmail harness. Siege Weight reinforcing plates probably for attachment or securing to arms of chainmail harness. Size 7 3/4” H weight 4.6 oz and 6.2 oz. John Woodman Higgins Armory Museum Inv # (3127.6a) Ex-Southern California Collection, Ex-London Sale, Ex-John Woodman Higgins Armory Museum Collection Condition: Beautiful examples of steel with delamination or exfoliation to each plate.