German child's backplate 1520
Made for a child's armour. Remains of Nuremberg guild mark on the right shoulder. It has been heavily patched with well executed riveted patches. Culet associated.
seller claimed that this piece was formerly in the Joseph Kindig collection.
Ex. Coll. Bashford Dean. Sold as lot 279 in the Arms and Armor sale Parke-Bernet Galleries Oc 13 and 14 1943. It is listed in the catalogue as:
Child's Maximillian Backplate German circa 1510-20.With numerous close flutings of varying widths. Shows minor restoration. Nuremberg mark at shoulder. Composite garde-rein of two lames ornamented with eched bands. (Dean) Collection of Dr Bashford Dean. illustrated.
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