An English Harquebusiers Cuirass, Circa 1630.
An English Harquebusiers Cuirass, Circa 1630.
Breastplate: Made of a single plate, forged into the typical form with low medial ridge drawn out to a small point on the base, plain turned edges at the neck and armpits. It is fitted with a pair of studs for the shoulder straps, and has a short flared skirt.
Exterior Marks: Struck with a ‘Crowned A’ at the neck, the Commonwealth mark, the number ’19’ and the Armourers mark ‘A’.
Interior Marks: Struck with a ’T’ which could be an ownership mark.
Backplate: Forged from a single plate, shaped tot he shoulders, and in the lumbar area is forged out into a shallow flange, plain turned edges at the neck and armpits. The backplate is connected to the breastplates by two plated shoulder straps and a leather waist belt.
Exterior Marks: Struck with what appears to be an ‘A’ at the neck.
Interior Marks: None.
Thom Richardson (2004) The London Armourers Of The 17th Century, Henry Ling Ltd, Dorset Press, UK.
Dimensions:
Height: 16 inches (approximately)
Width: 15 Inches (approximately)
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